Italian Sweet Wreath
Grrrrrgh!
Course : Italian
From: HungryMonster.com
Serves: 1
 

Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
                        ***DOUGH***
   1 1/3  cups          water
   2      tablespoons   butter
   2      tablespoons   sugar
   1      teaspoon      salt
   4      cups          all-purpose flour
   2      teaspoons     yeast -- rapid or quick
                        ***TOPPING***
     1/4  cup           sugar
   1      teaspoon      cinnamon
   1      teaspoon      anise seed
     1/8  teaspoon      nutmeg
                        ***WASH***
   1                    egg -- beaten with
   2      tablespoons   water
 

Preparation:

Remove dough from machine and place on lightly floured surface. Divide dough into 3 equal parts. Roll each piece into long, slender rope/braid together. Shape braid into a wreath-shaped circle pinch ends together to seal. Place on lightly greased baking sheet. Cover, let rise 30-40 minutes Mix topping ingred. together. Brush top with egg wash and sprinkle w/topping. Bake in preheated 350 oven for about 20 min until golden.