Cheesy Christmas Wreath Bread That Steals the Holiday Spotlight

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Make this Christmas wreath bread recipe—fluffy, cheesy, and festive. Perfect for holiday gatherings, gifting, and easy homemade baking.

Prep Time15

Cook Time2 30

Total Time2 45

Course: Appetizer, Side Dish, Snack

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Christmas bread, Christmas bread for gifts, Christmas wreath bread, Herbs and cheese bread, Holiday bread, Mozzarella cheese bread

Servings:

Calories: 751kcal

Get Recipe Ingredients

In a small bowl, combine the warm milk, sugar, and yeast, and let it sit for 5–10 minutes, until bubbly.
1/2 tbsp sugar, 1 cup warm milk or water, 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast
In a large mixing bowl, combine flour and salt. Add the yeast mixture, fresh rosemary, and melted butter.
4 cups all-purpose flour, 1/4 cup unsalted butter, 1 tbsp honey, 3 tsp salt, 1 tbsp fresh rosemary
Mix until the dough comes together.
Knead the dough on a floured surface for 8–10 minutes until smooth and elastic, or use a stand mixer with a dough hook for 5–6 minutes.
Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover it with a plastic wrap and a damp cloth. Let it rise in a warm spot for about 1–1.5 hours, until it doubles in size.
Roll the bread dough into a 1-inch-thick rectangle and sprinkle with shredded mozzarella and crumbled feta.
1 1/4 cup mozzarella cheese, 1/4 cup feta cheese
Roll the bread dough up.
Roll the dough again to blend the cheese evenly.
Divide the dough into 8 balls and roll each into a long, thin strip.
Gather two of the strips together by braiding them.
You will have 4 braids. Roll each one around itself so that you get a round shape.
Place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Let them double in size for about 30 minutes. During this time, preheat the oven to 375°F.
Once they have doubled in size, sprinkle with the remaining mozzarella and bake until golden.
If golden brown, serve your Christmas bread warm and enjoy!

Don’t Rush the Rise: A full rise ensures that soft and fluffy bread texture.
Roll and Re-Roll: Rolling twice helps the cheese soak into the dough and gives every bite that perfect cheesy pull.
Use Fresh Rosemary: Fresh herbs make the bread extra aromatic, but dried rosemary works in a pinch.
Mix Your Cheeses: Mozzarella melts beautifully, while feta adds tang and richness.