Boozy Chocolate Wreath Challah

Try out this stunning, easier-than-you-think braid!

Wreath-braided challah is a beautiful way to showcase the delicious fillings you put into your challah! It not only is a gorgeous shape but adds color to your homemade bread :)

You should use a thick filling when creating this shape. Thinner fillings tend to spill out when you twist the wedges, making it a little difficult to adequately shape and seal the dough. Try this out with pesto, Swedish cinnamon bun filling, or boozy chocolate spread (as seen above)!

How to Wreath-Braid Challah

1. Roll out your dough into a long, narrow rectangle.

2. Spread a thin, even layer of a filling of your choosing (see note above) on top of the dough.

3. Roll up your filled dough into a long, even log.

4. Using a very sharp knife, cut the log in half, revealing the layers of dough and filling.

5. Intertwine the two pieces in a braid-like manner with a bit of pressure.

6. Once you achieve a long, narrow, braided dough, connect the ends by intertwining the dough and pressing it together to form your wreath.