Herb Parmesan Bread Wreath (Christmas) Recipe

• 1 loaf frzn bread dough
• 2 tbsp. melted butter, divided
• 1/3 c. plus 1 tbsp. grated Parmesan cheese, divided
• 3/4 teaspoon crushed basil, or possibly oregano or possibly thyme

1. Brush frzn loaf with 1 Tbsp.
2. butter.
3. Cover; thaw at room temperature 2 or possibly 3 hrs or possibly in refrigerator 6 to 10 hrs.
4. Sprinkle loaf with 1/3 c. cheese; knead till well blended.
5. Cut dough into thirds.
6. On lightly floured surface roll each third in a 25 inch rope.
7. Braid ropes together.
8. Invert a custard c. or possibly small jar on greased baking sheet; grease c. or possibly jar.
9. Shape braid into wreath around c. or possibly jar; healthy pinch ends together to seal.
10. Brush with remaining 1 Tbsp.
11. butter; sprinkle with remaining 1 Tbsp.
12. cheese and the basil.
13. Let rise in hot draft free place (I turn the oven on hot then turn it off and let it rise in there) 35 to 45 min till doubled.
14. Bake in preheated 375 degree oven 20 min or possibly till golden brown and done.
15. Remove to rack to cold.
16. Makes 1 wreath.
17. 16 slices.

bread dough, butter, parmesan cheese, basil

Taken from cookeatshare.com/recipes/herb-parmesan-bread-wreath-christmas-40625 (may not work)