Braided Christmas Bread (Hefekranz)

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Full Recipe

https://www.kingarthurbaking.com/recipes/braided-christmas-bread-hefekranz-recipe

Author

Brinna Sands | 2015-12-06

Description

This mildly sweet yeast bread, fashioned into a pretty braided wreath, is a lovely way to celebrate Christmas. A European native, Hefekranz is enjoyed in a large area from southern Germany to northern Italy, including Switzerland and Austria. While typically scented with lemon and studded with golden raisins, feel free to leave the raisins out if you're not a fan; or better yet, substitute another dried fruit.