Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Prepare Sweet Stiff Starter by combining sourdough starter, 15g sugar, 30g water, and 60g all-purpose flour in a jar. Let sit for 10-12 hours.
- Mix the dough by adding 100g milk, 50g sugar, 2 eggs, 5g vanilla, 5g salt, and 310g bread flour to the starter. Stir until shaggy, then rest for 45 minutes.
- Knead the dough by incorporating 50g softened butter, and knead for 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic. Let rise until doubled, about 6-12 hours.
- Shape wreaths by dividing the dough into three, rolling each into a rectangle, spreading butter, orange zest, and cranberries, rolling tightly, and braiding.
- Rest the wreaths for 1-2 hours until puffy, preheat oven to 350°F, brush with egg wash, and bake for 35-40 minutes until golden brown.
- Make glaze by whisking together maple syrup and orange juice, drizzle over cooled wreaths, and top with additional orange zest and cranberries.
Nutrition
Notes
Allow wreaths to cool before glazing. Ensure sourdough starter is active for best results.
