Cinnamon Brioche Wreath and a book giveaway
I’ve written before about being enamored with braided breads, and after making twisted loaves I thought it was time to add a cinnamon brioche wreath into the mix. Seeing braided wreaths of bread all over Pinterest makes me immediately think of the Holidays, that holly jolly time of year when everyone turns a blind eye at eating too many delicious sweets. I have a special breakfast for Thanksgiving and my family always makes these cinnamon rolls for New Years Day, but Christmas Eve needed something special. This wreath is the perfect treat. It looks harder than it is: just a few simple twists sprinkled with sugar and cinnamon make for a beautiful presentation. Click continue viewing below for more. But also: anyone posting a comment to this post will automatically be entered into a drawing–we’re giving away a copy of our any one of our U.S. books to five lucky winners (either The New Artisan Bread in 5, Healthy Bread in 5, Artisan Pizza and Flatbread in 5, or Gluten-Free Artisan Bread in 5). Contest closes and winners will be selected on December 19. Usual rules apply, (will only ship to a U.S. address, only one entry allowed, and must respond within 24 hours if you’re a winner). Contest is closed; winners have been chosen and notified in e-mail as of 12/19/14.
Cinnamon Brioche Wreath
1 1/2 pounds brioche dough from The New Artisan Bread in Five Minutes a Day (dough recipe; you can also do this with Challah dough)
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
1/2 cup sugar
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon cardamom
Line a baking sheet with parchment. Roll out the dough into a 1/4-inch-thick rectangle. Brush with melted butter, and sprinkle with the cinnamon and sugar mixture.
Starting with the long end of the dough, roll the dough into a log. Gently cut the roll in half lengthwise, so the layers of dough and filling are visible. With the cut sides facing up, gently press together one end of each half, and then lift the right half over the left half, and continue until you have braided the entire roll. Press the ends together.
Form the log into a circle, and gently press the ends together. Place the wreath on the prepared baking sheet, and cover loosely with plastic wrap. Let the wreath rise for about an hour.
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. After the wreath has risen for an hour, bake for 35-45 minutes, until the wreath is golden brown and cooked through.
Top with icing if desired (this icing recipe from the cinnamon rolls is delicious).
I’m always looking for new ways to use brioche or challah dough. I would love to a have a copy of the New ABin5 book to update and replace my well-worn copy of the original book.
I’ve always thought a fancy braid would take too long to make-but with this method that’s no longer the case. I WILL try this! Thanks!
A beautiful presentation is a must when you have fabulous bread – it is gilding the lily! Thanks for a new idea.
This looks like a great holiday treat!
I never really learned to bake bread while my grandmother was living, and she was the queen of bread baking in our family! Last year I got Artisan Bread in 5 Minutes a Day, and have used it all year, baking new breads every month to give away to friends, and it’s been the absolute best book to follow. Thanks for giving a easy read, with fantastic recipes. It’s been a joy to learn, and my Gram would be proud.
Looks beautiful and sounds delicious.
What a perfect addition to a New Year’s breakfast or brunch. Can’t wait to try the recipe !!! Love the site !
This looks wonderful! I’d have a hard time deciding which book to choose if I win!
Looks beautiful. I am making Stollen with your recipes today. Would love the new book.
Hi Doris, I too want to use this recipe to make a Stollon, how did yours turned out and any variation. I would appreciate for any help.
I’ve been wanting to make brioche
When twisting the bread, do you twist it with jut two strands, or can you braid it with three strands?
Looking forward to trying this!!
Looks delicious!
Looks amazing, and seems like it would be amazingly easy to make. Looking forward to making it soon!
Have rediscovered the joy (and fun!) of artisan bread since finding your new book at the library. Dug out my original copy, pizza peel and stone and have been making bread for the last three weeks! Made Sticky Caramel Pecan Rolls today – now need to try this delicious-looking braid! (Would love to win the new book – love all the pictures!)
The wreath looks delicious.
Am a big fan of cinnamon bread and wreaths, so this brioche wreath is perfect! And it will be fun twisting that dough into shape.
This Looks Great! New to bread making and you site. Can’t wait to try some of these for sure!
That wreath looks delicious.
Ooh, I might have to make the cinnamon brioche wreath soon for a gathering. Thanks!
This bread looks beautiful and delicious! Can’t wait to try the recipes in the Healthy Breads book!
I enjoy making braided breads. I’ve used several techniques over the years, but it’s definitely a skill that gets better over time. This wreath sounds perfect for Christmas Eve!
Wow! I think I can do this. (First time bread baking)
The wreath is beautiful – thanks for posting.
You’ve taught me to LOVE making braided breads. Can’t wait to try this one.
This looks heavenly. I’ve been trying to decide what I want on Christmas morning!
This is just what I was looking for to bring home for holiday dinner. Thanks for sharing
I have a potluck dinner on Saturday and THIS is what I’ll bring! Thank you!
This looks amazing, and perfect for the holiday season! Thanks so much for sharing!
I am ALWAYS telling people to buy your books! I just love Artisian Bread in 5 and gathering the recipes you post! LOVE everything ABin5!
Beautiful and YUM!
Merry Christmas! This looks ABSOLUTELY Delicious!!!!
This brioche looks great. I love my New Artisan Bread in Five Minutes a Day book. I usually have a baked loaf on the counter and a bucket of dough in the refrigerator. Thanks for a fun home made bread process.
How festive, intricate and beautiful!
This looks gorgeous! Can’t wait to bake!
this does look so delicious! I can’t wait to try it as it is so impressive. I hope that mine looks halfway like yours. We have always liked cinnamon rolls and i have baked them for over 40 years, now using your new methods. love them!thank you again for writing these books!luv ya both!
I just got your GF book and can’t wait to start baking! Can this bread be made with cheese instead as a savory bread?
I just bought a copy of ABin5 Gluten Free for a friend, and she was ecstatic! Thanks for all your hard work! Christmas Blessings to you!!
gorgeous wreath . really interested in artisan gluten free bread book!
What a beautiful presentation for a “cinnamon roll!” It is lovely, and it honestly looks simpler to me than cutting and arranging lots of rolls. Can’t wait to try it!
I have to get back to baking bread! This looks so yummy.
This recipe looks amazing. I’m a big fan of cinnamon breads.
I enjoy your brioche cinnamon rolls, and this is a nice, festive alternative that I will make for my family and in-laws on Christmas this year! Thanks for the idea and the great books!
This answers my problem of what to bring to a holiday party that will be relatively simple to make but with great presentation.
I have been baking Brioche and have mastered the dough recipe. Now this is such a lovely twist to the recipe. Just mixed a batch of Brioche and will be baking a couple of these wreathes tomorrow.
This bread looks fantastic, and with the brioche dough will taste great. I always thought braiding was going to be difficult, but your method looks really quite simple. Thanks for sharing. BTW, I wouldn’t mind receiving another of you books. -T
I have been looking for a brioche recipe that seemed easy enough for a newbie and this fit the bill! The finished wreath looks gorgeous and made me look like a professional (and not the bumbling beginning baker that I really am). Thank you!!!
Just made my first batch of dough from your new artisan bread book, and am preheating the oven right now for that first loaf! Can’t wait!
Thanks all the new ideas you give us. The wreath is beautiful and what a gift it would make to give to someone.
I have the new artisan bread in 5 minutes a day and would love to look into Artisan Pizza and Flatbread in 5, or Gluten-Free Artisan Bread in 5. I need to try more of the recipies.