Cranberry Wreaths
Description
Delicious baked goods for the whole family. “Cranberry wreaths” look as beautiful as they are tasty and fragrant. They are very easy to make, and I will also share a recipe for simple, delicious French enriched yeast dough. Follow the step-by-step recipe and treat your loved ones to cozy, beautiful homemade baked goods. Serve cooled or slightly warm.
Instructions
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Step 1
Prepare the ingredients.
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Step 2
Dissolve the yeast in warm milk, add salt, sugar (30 grams), one sachet of vanilla sugar, beat in 1 egg, and mix.
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Step 3
Add the flour and knead the dough. Knead for at least 5–7 minutes.
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Step 4
To the kneaded dough, add soft butter and work it into the dough by hand.
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Step 5
Cover the dough with plastic wrap and place it in a warm spot to rise for 1.5–2 hours.
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Step 6
While the dough is rising, prepare the filling. To do this, blend the cranberries with the sugar in a blender.
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Step 7
Lightly flour your work surface, place the dough on it, roll it into a rectangle, and spread the filling evenly over the dough.
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Step 8
Fold the dough from the right and left toward the center so the edges meet. Cut into 8 strips.
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Step 9
Twist the strips into a rope and join the ends into a ring — a “little wreath”.
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Step 10
Arrange the prepared pieces on a baking sheet and let them “rest” for 15–20 minutes. Brush with a mixture of egg yolk and 1 tsp milk. Preheat the oven to 180°C.
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Step 11
If you like, sprinkle with sliced almonds or other chopped nuts.
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Step 12
Bake the “cranberry wreaths” in an oven preheated to 180°C for 25–30 minutes. Serve the tasty, attractive pastry with tea or coffee and enjoy the scents and flavors of autumn!