Fruit'n Nut Wreath

* Exported from MasterCook *

Fruit 'n Nut Wreath

Recipe By : Fleischmann's Active Dry Yeast
Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Breads

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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3/4 cup warm water -- 105 to 115 degrees
1 package Fleischmann's Active Dry Yeast
1/4 cup butter or margarine -- softened
1/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 egg
3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
*Date Nut Filling*
8 ounces Dromedary Chopped Dates
1/2 cup whole bran cereal
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
2 tablespoons packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons butter -- melted
1 teaspoon Spice Islands Ground Cinnamon
*Confectioner's Sugar Frosting*
1 cup confectioner's sugar
4 teaspoons milk -- to 5
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Place water in large, warm bowl. Sprinkle in yeast; stir until dissolved.
Stir in butter, sugar, salt, egg and enough flour to make soft dough. Knead
on floured surface until smooth, about 8 minutes. Place in greased bowl,
turning to grease top. Cover; let rise in warm place until doubled, about 1
to 1 1/2 hours.

Punch dough douwn. On floured surface, roll dough to 20 x 12 inches; cut
into three 20 x 4 inch strips. Sprinkle 1/3 date filling along center of
each strip. Pinch seams and ends to seal. Roll and stretch ropes to 24
inches. Place ropes, side by side, with seam sides down; braid. Form into
wreath; pinch ends to seal. Transfer to greased baking sheet. Cover; let
rise in warm place until doubled, about 1 hour. BAke at 375 degrees F for 30
minutes or until done. Remove from sheet; cool on wire rack. Frost.

DATE NUT FILLING: Combine all filling ingredients

CONFECTIONER'S SUGAR FROSTING: Combine all frosting ingredients. Beat until
smooth.

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