Description
This festive Dinner Roll Wreath recipe features soft, buttery rolls shaped into a beautiful wreath perfect for holiday gatherings. Flavored with Italian seasoning and topped with fresh rosemary and cranberries, these rolls are both visually stunning and delicious, ideal for serving alongside your holiday meals or as a centerpiece on your dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 5 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
- 4 ½ tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 ½ tablespoons rapid rise yeast
- 2 ¼ teaspoons salt
- 1 ¾ cups warm milk
- 9 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and divided
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Sprigs fresh rosemary
- Fresh cranberries or pomegranate seeds
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to the warm setting or the lowest possible temperature around 170℉. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Spray a small oven-safe glass bowl or dish with cooking spray and place it upside down in the center of the baking sheet; set aside.
- In a mixer bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, yeast, and salt. In a separate bowl, combine the warm milk and 6 tablespoons of melted butter.
- Using a dough hook attachment on low speed, gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry mixture. Knead for 8-10 minutes until the dough is smooth and elastic. If sticky, add flour 1-2 tablespoons at a time until manageable.
- Cover the dough bowl and let it rest for 10-15 minutes to relax the gluten and make shaping easier.
- Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and divide into four equal parts. Then divide each into six smaller sections for 24 total. Shape each section into a small ball, pinching the bottom closed.
- Place 10 dough balls around the upside-down glass bowl to form the inner ring of the wreath. Use the remaining 14 balls for the outer ring.
- Cover the dough balls with a clean kitchen cloth and set in the warm oven to rise until doubled, about 45-60 minutes. Spritzing the oven interior with water to create steam helps accelerate rising.
- Remove the risen rolls and increase oven temperature to 375℉. Brush rolls gently with remaining melted butter and sprinkle with Italian seasoning. Bake immediately for 16-18 minutes until the tops are golden brown.
- Let the rolls cool briefly before removing the glass bowl. Transfer the wreath to a platter and garnish with fresh rosemary sprigs and cranberries or pomegranate seeds. Optionally, serve with your favorite spread or dip in the wreath’s center.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, you can add grated cheese to the dough.
- Feel free to substitute the cranberries with your choice of dried fruits.
- Store any leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Baking
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 21 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
Keywords: Cheese Herb Dinner Roll, Dinner Roll Wreath, Holiday Bread, Soft Rolls