Almond Cranberry Wreath | Red Star® Yeast

Almond Cranberry Wreath | Red Star® Yeast

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This showstopping holiday bread is packed with juicy cranberries and frangipane and covered in a bright orange glaze.

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Ingredients

  • 4 1/4 to 4 1/2 cups (531 to 563g) all-purpose flour, divided
  • 1/4 cup (50g) granulated sugar
  • 1 (0.25oz) package (7g) or 2 1/4 teaspoons Platinum Yeast
  • 2 teaspoons (6g) kosher salt (see note)
  • 1/2 cup (120g) plus 1 tablespoon (15g) water, divided
  • 1/2 cup (120g) whole milk
  • 1/2 cup (113g) unsalted butter
  • 2 teaspoons (8g) vanilla extract
  • 2 large eggs (100g, divided)
  • 1 large egg yolk (19g)
  • 1 tablespoon (3g) orange zest
  • 1 cup (120g) fresh or thawed frozen cranberries, halved (patted dry if frozen)
  • Makes about 1 3/4 cups
  • 6 tablespoons (84g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar
  • 1 1/3 cups (128g) natural almond meal
  • 1 large (50g) egg
  • 1/4 teaspoon (1g) almond extract
  • 1/2 cup (63g) all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon (0.75g) kosher salt (see note)
  • Makes about 1/2 cup
  • 1 cup (120g) confectioners’ sugar
  • 1 teaspoon (1g) orange zest
  • 1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons (25g) fresh orange juice

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