Tuesday 9 December 2008

Holiday Wreath Bread

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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:

Valerie Harrison (bellini) said...

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.

Finla said...

Wow that look so beautiful.

Anonymous said...

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.

Joanna said...

Beautiful - funny how the best ideas are often quite simple

Joanna

Jules said...

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

Peter M said...

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

Beth (jamandcream) said...

These are fantastic. They look very professional

Zoe Francois said...

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

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

Lisa said...

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

Deborah said...

These are beautiful!

J.L. Danger said...

how pretty!

Anonymous said...

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

SavoringTime in the Kitchen said...

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

Marie Rayner said...

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

Sam said...

Wow, they look fantastic. Beautiful!

Anonymous said...

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

Abitofafoodie said...

Such beautiful bread - just gorgeous!

Nic said...

Beautiful bread Sylvie!

David Hall said...

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

Cheers
David

Amanda at Little Foodies said...

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

Strawberry Jam Anne said...

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

A x

Anonymous said...

Sylvie, your breads are absolutely stunning. Bravo!

Maggie said...

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

TeaLady said...

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