Tuesday, 9 December 2008

Holiday Wreath Bread

When I was uploading images to tastespotter.com yesterday, I came across pictures of a Holiday Wreath Bread and thought that it'd be a lovely addition to the list of finger foods I'm preparing for a party I'm having on Friday.

As I don't have the 'magic' no-kneed bread dough always ready in my fridge, I used the recipe for bread dough from my Olive and Parmesan Bread. Once it had risen for the first time, I divided it into three equal parts and followed the instructions given on the Artisan Bread in Five Minutes a Day blog, to make three bread wreaths.

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It was really easy, as promised, and looks wonderful. I just wished I could break a piece off right now and eat it, rather than putting it in the freezer for Friday.

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24 comments:

  1. Valerie Harrison (bellini)9 December 2008 at 14:33

    That bread will be a beautiful part of your meal on Friday. It looks so festive as well without being overdone. I love the idea.

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  2. Finla9 December 2008 at 15:54

    Wow that look so beautiful.

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  3. Anonymous9 December 2008 at 16:38

    oh wow, that does look gorgeous! And I *do* always have 5-minute dough hanging around in my fridge :-)

    The "Artisan" method really is good; I haven't bought any bread since I discovered it early this year, and I'm now confident enough to play around with different flours. It's much better than that other no-knead method that involves 17 hours' rising ,and cooking it in a pot.

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  4. Joanna9 December 2008 at 17:22

    Beautiful - funny how the best ideas are often quite simple

    Joanna

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  5. Jules9 December 2008 at 19:03

    Absolutely beautiful. I may have to make this for a Christmas party in a couple of weeks.

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  6. Peter M9 December 2008 at 20:08

    Sylvie, much like last year you're sharing your Xmas traditions from Germany and I'm delighted...the wreaths are beautiful.

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  7. Beth (jamandcream)9 December 2008 at 22:11

    These are fantastic. They look very professional

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  8. Zoe Francois9 December 2008 at 22:28

    Your wreaths look gorgeous! I'm so thrilled you tried it. Bravo!!!

    Thanks, Zoë François (co-author Artisan Bread in Five Minutes a Day)

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  9. Lisa9 December 2008 at 23:07

    So pretty, and practical too. We almost always tear our bread loaves anyway. What nice crusty portions this would make. Thanks for sharing!

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  10. Deborah9 December 2008 at 23:19

    These are beautiful!

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  11. J.L. Danger10 December 2008 at 00:37

    how pretty!

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  12. Anonymous10 December 2008 at 01:47

    Oh my goodness, this is gorgeous! I am definitely trying this!

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  13. SavoringTime in the Kitchen10 December 2008 at 03:11

    They are beautiful. I've loved making the Pain d'Epi so this will be on my holiday list to try. Thank you!

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  14. Marie Rayner10 December 2008 at 07:31

    Your bread looks so beautiful Sylvie! I could never do anything as nice as that!

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  15. Sam10 December 2008 at 10:10

    Wow, they look fantastic. Beautiful!

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  16. Anonymous10 December 2008 at 15:36

    Goodness, those look fantastic! I might have to put aside the cookies and bake a wreath or two of my own. Really, really lovely!

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  17. Abitofafoodie10 December 2008 at 21:02

    Such beautiful bread - just gorgeous!

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  18. Nic10 December 2008 at 21:04

    Beautiful bread Sylvie!

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  19. David Hall12 December 2008 at 10:58

    Clever stuff Sylvie - not sure I would have the patience I have to say!

    Cheers
    David

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  20. Amanda at Little Foodies12 December 2008 at 17:35

    That bread looks beautiful. Hope you have a superb party. Look forward to reading about it?

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  21. Strawberry Jam Anne13 December 2008 at 05:17

    Thank you for that - it looks wonderful. Definitely one to try.

    A x

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  22. Anonymous14 December 2008 at 18:55

    Sylvie, your breads are absolutely stunning. Bravo!

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  23. Maggie17 December 2008 at 09:46

    This must be the best bread I have ever seen. Absolutely beautiful.

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  24. TeaLady6 January 2009 at 02:37

    I've never seen any made this way. They look wonderful.

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