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Easy Cranberry Brie Pull-Apart Bread Wreath

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A festive and easy pull-apart bread wreath filled with creamy Brie and tart cranberries, perfect for holiday parties or cozy gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 1 package (2 1/4 tsp) active dry yeast
  • 1 cup (240 ml) warm water (about 110°F/43°C)
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 3 cups (360 g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted (plus extra for brushing)
  • 8 ounces (225 g) Brie cheese, rind removed and cut into small pieces
  • 1 cup (120 g) fresh cranberries (frozen can be used, thawed)
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 teaspoon fresh rosemary, finely chopped (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted (for glaze)
  • 1 tablespoon sugar (for glaze)

Instructions

  1. Activate the yeast by combining warm water and sugar in a large mixing bowl. Sprinkle yeast over the surface and let sit for 5 to 10 minutes until foamy.
  2. Add melted butter, salt, and about 2 cups of flour to the yeast mixture. Stir to combine, then gradually add remaining flour 1/2 cup at a time.
  3. Transfer dough to a floured surface and knead for 7-10 minutes until smooth and elastic, slightly tacky but not sticky.
  4. Shape dough into a ball, place in a greased bowl, cover with towel or plastic wrap, and let rise in a warm spot for 45 minutes to 1 hour until doubled in size.
  5. While dough rises, cut Brie into small pieces, rinse cranberries, and chop rosemary if using.
  6. Punch down dough and roll out on floured surface into a 12 x 16 inch rectangle. Brush with melted butter.
  7. Scatter Brie pieces evenly over dough, sprinkle cranberries and rosemary, then drizzle honey on top.
  8. Cut dough into 12 equal strips across the width (about 1 1/3 inches wide). Stack strips on top of each other carefully.
  9. Roll stacked strips lengthwise into a tight log, coil into a circle, and pinch ends to seal. Place wreath seam side down in greased cake pan or on parchment-lined baking sheet.
  10. Cover loosely and let rise for another 20-30 minutes until puffy.
  11. Mix melted butter and sugar for glaze, brush over top of wreath.
  12. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake wreath for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and bubbly. Tent with foil if browning too fast.
  13. Cool for at least 10 minutes before serving. Best served warm.

Notes

If dough is too sticky, dust hands and surface lightly with flour. Do not skip the second rise for tender, airy bread. Use fresh cranberries for best flavor but frozen works if thawed. Remove Brie rind for smoother melting. For gluten-free, use a gluten-free all-purpose flour blend designed for yeast breads. For dairy-free, substitute Brie with a plant-based melting cheese and use vegan butter.

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Keywords: cranberry, brie, pull-apart bread, holiday bread, festive bread, party appetizer, easy bread recipe

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