Fruit 'n' Nut Wreath

Directions

Place water in large, warm bowl.

Sprinkle in yeast; stir until dissolved.

Stir in butter, sugar, salt, egg and enough flour to make soft dough.

Knead on floured surface until smooth, about 8 minutes.

Place in greased bowl, turning to grease top.

Cover; let rise in warm place until doubled, about 1 to 1½ hours.

Punch dough down.

On floured surface, roll dough to 20 x 12 inches; cut into three 20 x 4 inch strips.

Sprinkle ⅓ date filling along center of each strip.

Pinch seams and ends to seal.

Roll and stretch ropes to 24 inches.

Place ropes, side by side, with seam sides down; braid.

Form into wreath; pinch ends to seal.

Transfer to greased baking sheet.

Cover; let rise in warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.

Bake at 375℉ (190℃) fahrenheit for 30 minutes or until done.

Remove from sheet; cool on wire rack.

Frost.

Date Nut Filling: Combine all filling ingredients Confectioner’s Sugar Frosting: Combine all frosting ingredients. Beat until smooth.