Herbed Cheese Bread Wreath

Our savory holiday-perfect wreath bakes up fresh ’n easy thanks to convenient country bread mix.

Ingredients

• 1 pkg. (14-14.5 oz.) country white bread mix
• 1½ cups shredded extra-sharp Cheddar cheese, about 6 oz.
• 1 cup very warm water (temperature called for on mix pkg.)
• ¼ cup chopped chives
• ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
• 2 Tbs. chopped fresh rosemary
• 2 Tbs. chopped fresh thyme
• Fresh parsley leaves
• 1 egg, beaten

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 375°F. Coat large baking sheet with cooking spray. In large bowl, combine bread mix, yeast pkt. (included in mix) and cheese. Add water; stir until dough forms. Knead and let rise according to package directions. 
2. On lightly floured surface, roll dough into 18″x12″ rectangle. Combine herbs; sprinkle over dough, leaving about ½” border. Starting with 18″-long side, roll up dough jellyroll style. Carefully transfer to baking sheet.
3. Shape dough log into ring with seam side down. Lightly brush ends with water; press together to seal. Using scissors, cut dough about ¾ way through to center in 1½”-wide intervals all around ring, making sure not to cut all the way through.
4. Twist cut sections of ring slightly to expose inside spiral of herbs. Place parsley leaves on top; brush dough and leaves with egg. Bake 35-40 minutes or until lightly browned and dough is baked through.