Bread Wreath, easy and quick recipe perfect for the Holiday Table. The edible centerpiece, I prepare it exactly with ready-made dough; if you prefer, you can replace it with puff pastry or shortcrust pastry. Some time ago, I had prepared the star of puff pastry with salmon and Philadelphia and the star of puff pastry with sausage, two scenic preparations, simple to make and perfect to enrich the Christmas table. The bread wreath recipe is within everyone’s reach, with a soft and stringy dough that guarantees a final result that captivates at first glance!
You can enrich it with seeds, herbs, or spices, or serve it in its simplest version, accompanied by cold cuts, sauces, spreads, or as bread accompaniment for the entire meal.
- Difficulty: Very Easy
- Cost: Economical
- Preparation time: 15 Minutes
- Portions: 20
- Cooking methods: Oven, Air Fryer
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: Christmas, New Year's Eve
Ingredients
- 2 rolls white pizza dough (focaccia or pizza dough)
- 7 oz scamorza
- 3 oz tomato paste
- to taste chopped pistachios
How to Make the Bread Wreath
Unroll the ready-made dough and cut it into squares.
Stuff each piece with tomato paste and cheese, then close it.
Place a sheet of parchment paper on a baking tray, put a small bowl in the center, and arrange the balls to form the wreath. Brush with beaten egg and a splash of milk, and decorate with chopped pistachios. Bake at 375°F for about 12-15 minutes or until golden.
Take it out of the oven and garnish with pomegranate seeds.
Storage and Tips on Bread Wreath
You can prepare it the night before and keep it in the refrigerator. Just before serving, brush it with egg and chopped pistachios and bake it. You can substitute pizza dough with puff pastry or shortcrust pastry.
