Friday, December 24, 2010

BRAIDED CHRISTMAS WREATH

















INGREDIENTS:-
1)Plain flour--3 cups
2)Yeast--1 1/2 tsp
3)Warm milk--1/2 cup
4)Sugar--1/4 cup or less
5)Egg--1
6)Oil --1/4 cup
7)Salt--1 tsp

METHOD:-Dissolve the yeast in 1/2 cup warm milk add 1 tsp flour and 1tsp sugar . Let ferment..
Sift the flour into a bowl and add the remaining sugar, oil, salt, 1 beaten egg and the yeast solution..Knead well using more warm water if necessary.. Knead till soft and pliable.Divide into 3 equal portions and roll into thick oblong rolls. Arrange them on a rectangular tray keeping some space in between each roll , so that they do not touch each other when risen well.Cover with a damp cloth and let rise in a warm place till the three rolls are double in volume..
Roll again into thinner oblong shapes and arrange them parellel to each other.. Braid them into a wreath shape and bake in a preheated oven for about 25 mnts at 190 degrees..The wreath is done if a hollow sound is heard when tapped on the surface.. Take it out from the oven and while still piping hot,brush with a little milk..Cool and decorate..Serve warm with honey or vanilla glace icing or dusted with sifted icing sugar...Or as plain slices with any non veg curries of your choice!!ENJOYYY..






MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL OF YOU!!






16 comments:

  1. Mini! The wreath looks wonderful. Great work..Wishing you a Merry Christmas and very happy New Year!

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  2. Omg, mindblowing clicks, fabulous work Minibinoy..wat a beautiful wreath!

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  3. That's a beautiful wreath Mini! Bread came out perfectly! Hope you had a lovely Christmas!

    Thankyou for the comments in my blog...yes I am also from ktm...hope to meet you some time in ktm:)...

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  4. Beautiful wreath bread.

    Wish you and family a Merry Christmas and happy holidays.

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  5. adipoli ayittundallo hey mini and swapna me too from kottayam

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  6. Such a pretty and perfect wreath :-) Happy New year !!

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  7. WOW! That is so perfect! neatly done!

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  8. Terrific!!! I am glad I found you on Roshan's (rasoi) blog. You have fantastic recipes here& I have added myself to your list of followers,look forward to more exciting recipes:)

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  9. This is simply fabulous ... such a perfect wreath...love it

    Super Yummy Recipes

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  10. ktm, changanacherry anu ente place what abt u. nattil poyi adichu polichu ennu vicahrikkunnu.

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  11. Hello Mini... oh its so beautiful.I am sure it taste tasty but at that the moment apperence wise it is really eye catching... I try it soon with some hot soup... You make the braid very neatly.... beautiful work ...
    And thanks for your nice comments on my pillow... I am going to search your other blogs too...
    http://craftaworld.blogspot.com/
    Love
    Farah

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  12. WOW! Absolutely amazing!! Beautiful work :)

    US Masala

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  13. Its looking so so cute,perfect,great effort!

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