The stuffed bread wreath is one of those recipes that instantly creates a festive atmosphere! Beautiful to see, super soft to eat, and perfect to bring to the table as an edible centerpiece. Whether it’s Christmas, a Sunday lunch, or a buffet with friends, this wreath wins everyone over at the first bite! I’ve filled it with mortadella and provolone, but it lends itself to a thousand variations.
Making it is easier than it seems, and the result is truly impressive. Try it too and bring an original and super tasty idea to the table. Let me know how you fill it and save the recipe for special occasions!
- Difficulty: Very easy
- Cost: Economic
- Rest time: 3 Hours
- Preparation time: 30 Minutes
- Portions: 6 People
- Cooking methods: Oven
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: Christmas
Ingredients
- 10.5 oz remilled durum wheat semolina
- 7/8 cup water
- 3.5 oz liquid sourdough (or 0.18 oz fresh yeast)
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 3.5 oz diced mortadella
- 3.5 oz diced provolone
Tools
- Bimby
- Bowl
- Parchment Paper
- Baking Tray
- Rolling Pin
Steps
Dissolve the sourdough with the water and the honey in the Bimby bowl. 20 seconds at speed 2.
Add the semolina and salt and knead for 5 minutes at kneading speed.
Transfer the dough to the work surface and fold it. Form a ball.
Let rise in a bowl until doubled.
Transfer the dough to the work surface and roll it out with the rolling pin.
Fill half with the mortadella and provolone and roll up.
Make cuts at the end of the dough and seal.
Form a wreath and place it on the baking tray lined with parchment paper. Place a cup in the center to keep the hole open during rising.
Let rise for about 2 hours.
Bake at 392°F for about 45 minutes.
Delicious even when warm.
Variations:
• With cream cheese and smoked salmon
• Vegetarian version with spinach and ricotta
• With puff pastry or shortcrust pastry for a more rustic effect
Variations:
• With cream cheese and smoked salmon
• Vegetarian version with spinach and ricotta
• With puff pastry or shortcrust pastry for a more rustic effect
