Braided Wreath Bread

• 1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
• 1/4 cup warm water (110u0b0 to 115u0b0)
• 1/3 cup warm 2% milk (110u0b0 to 115u0b0)
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1/4 cup butter, cubed
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon grated orange zest
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon orange extract
• 2-1/2 to 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 large egg

1. In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add the milk, sugar, butter, 1 egg, orange zest, salt, extract and 1 cup flour; beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough.
2. Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.
3. Punch dough down; divide into thirds. Roll each portion into a 20-in. rope. Braid the ropes; shape into a wreath and pinch ends to seal. Place on a greased
4. . Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 45 minutes.
5. For glaze, beat egg; lightly brush over dough. Bake at 350u0b0 for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack to cool.

active dry yeast, warm water, milk, sugar, butter, egg, orange zest, salt, orange extract, allpurpose, egg

Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/braided-wreath-bread/ (may not work)