Cranberry-Orange Holiday Wreath



3 1/4           cups  all-purpose flour (3 1/4 to 3 3/4 cups)
2           packages  Fleischmann’s® Rapid Rise Yeast
1/2      teaspoon  salt
1/2           cup  milk
1/4           cup  water
1/4           cup  honey
1/4           cup  butter or margarine
2                     eggs

CRANBERRY ORANGE FILLING
1                cup  finely chopped cranberries
1/2           cup  chopped orange segments
3        tablespoons  honey
1/2           cup  chopped pecans

ORANGE ICING
1                cup  sifted powdered sugar
2        tablespoons  orange juice

Prepare Cranberry-Orange Filling: In medium saucepan, heat 1 cup finely
chopped cranberries, 1/2 cup chopped orange segments and 3 tablespoons
honey to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer 5 to 10 minutes, stirring
occasionally or until thickened. Stir in 1/2 cup chopped pecans, toasted.
Cool completely. Set aside.

In large bowl, combine 1 1/2 cups flour, undissolved yeast and salt. Heat
milk, water, honey and butter until very warm (120ş to 130şF); stir into
dry ingredients. Stir in 1 egg and enough remaining flour to make soft
dough. Knead on lightly floured surface until smooth and elastic, about 4
to 6 minutes. Cover; let rest on floured surface 10 minutes.

Roll dough to 16 × 9-inch rectangle. Spread Cranberry-Orange Filling to
within 1/2-inch of dough edges. Beginning at long end, roll up tightly;
pinch seam to seal. Place roll, seam side down, on large, greased baking
sheet. Form into ring and pinch ends to seal. With sharp knife, cut slits
starting from outer edge, 2/3 of the way through dough, at 1-inch
intervals. Turn each section on its side to show filling. Cover; let rise
in warm, draft-free place until doubled in size, about 30 to 45 minutes.

Beat remaining egg; brush on dough. Bake at 375şF for 25 to 35 minutes or
until done, covering with foil after 15 minutes to prevent excess
browning. Remove from sheet and cool on wire rack. Drizzle with Orange
Icing.
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Orange Icing: In small bowl, combine sifted powdered sugar and 1 to 2
tablespoons orange juice. Stir until smooth.

Yield:
“1 wreath”

Per serving: 217 Calories (kcal); 7g Total Fat; (26% calories from fat); 4g Protein; 36g Carbohydrate; 32mg Cholesterol; 108mg Sodium
Food Exchanges: 1 1/2 Grain(Starch); 0 Lean Meat; 0 Vegetable; 0 Fruit; 1 Fat; 1 Other Carbohydrates

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