Christmas Bread Wreath

• 2 c. powdered sugar
• 1/2 tsp. almond flavoring
• milk (small amount)
• nut halves
• candied cherries (both red and green)

1. Place defrosted bread in oiled bowl and cover with tea towel. Let rise in warm place 3 to 4 hours.
2. Punch down (do not knead). Stretch onto an oiled cookie sheet to approximately 8 1/2 x 12-inch rectangle.
3. Spread with soft butter or oleo.
4. Sprinkle with brown sugar, white sugar, cinnamon, raisins, ground nuts and candied fruits.
5. Roll like a jelly roll.
6. Wet hands and pinch ends together securely, making a large ring.
7. Cut with scissors every 1/2-inch around the ring.
8. Using hands, twist each section to lay flatter and hide the cookie sheet.
9. Let rise until almost double in warm place.
10. Bake 1/2 hour at 350u0b0 until lightly browned.

powdered sugar, almond flavoring, milk, nut halves, candied cherries

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=11844 (may not work)