Holiday Raspberry Bread Wreath
A festive, bakery-style centerpiece made with simple ingredients and one batch of Bucket of Bread dough. Soft layers, bright raspberry filling, and just enough spice to feel like the holidays.
Ingredients
- 1 Kit Your favorite Bucket of Bread Brand Dough We used the Traditional White
- 1½ Cups Raspberry jam Your favorite. You can use less if you desire.
- 3 Tbsp Ground cinnamon Just make sure it covers the area of your dough
- ½ Tbsp Nutmeg This can be strong. Don't use too much in relation to cinnamon. If you like the flavor, feel free to use more though.
- 2 Tbsp Powdered Sugar Just dust your final product.
- 7-10 berries Fresh Raspberries These are a garnish
- ½ cup Crushed pistachios This is OPTIONAL - we didn't use them.
Instructions
Reserve a Little Baking Kit Dry Mix
- Set aside about 1 tablespoon of the dry mix from your Bucket of Bread kit to use when rolling the dough.
Make the Dough
- Prepare the dough according to package instructions (boxed or bucket kits).
Chill the Wreath Dough
- Refrigerate the dough for at least 30 minutes. This firms it up for easier rolling.
Prep the Surface
- Sprinkle the reserved dry mix on a clean countertop. Roll out the dough, flipping occasionally to prevent sticking. Add more flour if needed.
Preheat the Oven
- Preheat to 375°F.
Roll and Add Dry Ingredients
- Roll the dough.
- Try for a rectangle - we were close!
- Sprinkle cinnamon evenly, then lightly sprinkle nutmeg.
Add Jam
- Spread raspberry jam evenly over the dough.
Roll into a Log
- Starting from the long edge, roll the dough tightly like a cinnamon roll.
Slice and Twist
- Cut the log lengthwise down the center.
- Twist the two pieces together with the cut sides facing up.
Form the Raspberry Swirl Bread Wreath
- Shape the twisted dough into a circle. Connect the ends to complete the wreath.
Transfer the Raspberry Swirl Bread Wreath to a Baking Sheet
- Carefully move the wreath onto parchment paper or a silicone mat on a baking sheet. Adjust the shape as needed.
Egg Wash
- Lightly brush the wreath with beaten egg and a splash of water.
Bake
- Bake for 25–30 minutes until golden and cooked through.
Finish and Garnish
- Transfer to a serving platter. Dust lightly with powdered sugar to highlight the layers. Garnish with fresh raspberries and optionally crushed pistachios.
- Garnish with fresh raspberries and optionally crushed pistachios (we left out the nuts).
Serve a Beautiful Raspberry Swirl Bread Wreath
- Slice.
- Serve and enjoy the holidays
