Christmas Bread Wreath

1. Place defrosted bread in oiled bowl and cover with tea towel. Let rise in warm place 3 to 4 hours.

2. Punch down (do not knead). Stretch onto an oiled cookie sheet to approximately 8 1/2 x 12-inch rectangle.

3. Spread with soft butter or oleo.

4. Sprinkle with brown sugar, white sugar, cinnamon, raisins, ground nuts and candied fruits.

5. Roll like a jelly roll.

6. Wet hands and pinch ends together securely, making a large ring.

7. Cut with scissors every 1/2-inch around the ring.

8. Using hands, twist each section to lay flatter and hide the cookie sheet.

9. Let rise until almost double in warm place.

10. Bake 1/2 hour at 350° until lightly browned.