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Delectable Chocolate Wreath
in Diana's Recipe Book
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| Servings: Makes 1 wreath |
| Comments: This lovely and delicious Christmas bread can be made in any size bread machine. |
Ingredients:  1/2 cup milk 1/4 cup water (70 to 80°F/21 to 26°C) 3 tablespoons butter or margarine, cut up 1 large egg 1/3 cup granulated sugar 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 3/4 teaspoon salt 2-1/2 cups bread or all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons bread machine yeast White Chocolate, Raspberry and Pecan Filling (recipe follows) Frosting (recipe follows) |
| Instructions: Bread Machine Directions Add all ingredients except filling and frosting to bread machine pan in the order suggested by manufacturer. Select dough/manual cycle. When cycle is complete, remove dough to lightly floured surface. If necessary, knead in enough flour to make dough easy to handle. Roll dough to 22×6-inch rectangle. With sharp knife, cut in half lengthwise to make two 22×3-inch strips. Spread half of White Chocolate, Raspberry and Pecan Filling down center length of each strip. Fold long sides of dough over filling; pinch seams and ends to seal. Place ropes, seam sides down, on greased large baking sheet. Twist ropes together. Form into wreath; pinch ends to seal. Cover and let rise in warm, draft-free place until risen slightly, about 1 hour. Bake at 350°F (180°C) for 35 to 40 minutes or until done. Remove from baking sheet; cool on wire rack. Drizzle with frosting. Garnish with candied fruit, if desired. White Chocolate, Raspberry and Pecan Filling Combine 3/4 cup white chocolate morsels, 1/2 cup chopped toasted pecans, and 2 tablespoons seedless red raspberry jam. Frosting Combine 1 cup sifted powdered sugar, 1 to 2 tablespoons milk and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Stir until smooth. Makes 1 wreath. |
| Date: November 16, 2004 |