Gingerbread Wreath
![Gingerbread wreath](https://cdn.noshjoy.com/2023-9/Pryanicnuy_venok_2-500x350-1000x667.jpg)
The New Year is approaching, and you want to surprise your loved ones and friends with interesting and delicious sweet gifts. I suggest making a gingerbread wreath, which is easy to prepare at home. You can use any gingerbread dough that you may have already worked with, or use the following recipe.
Information
Ingredients
- Egg yolk1 piece
- Chicken egg1 piece
- Honey120 g
- Wheat flour375 g
- Salt1 pinch
- Cocoa powder2 teaspoon
- Butter50 g
- Milk50 ml
- Sugar80 g
- Cinnamon1 teaspoon
- Nutmeg0.25 teaspoon
- Ginger0.5 teaspoon
- Clove0.25 teaspoon
- Black pepper0.25 teaspoon
- Egg white1 piece
- Powdered sugar200 g
- Cake toppingon taste
Directions
![To make a gingerbread wreath, you will need egg yolk, honey, flour, salt, egg, cocoa, butter, milk, sugar, cinnamon...](https://cdn.noshjoy.com/2023-9/Pryanicnuy_venok_1-min.jpg)
To make a gingerbread wreath, you will need egg yolk, honey, flour, salt, egg, cocoa, butter, milk, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, cloves, ground black pepper, egg white, powdered sugar.
![Pour milk into a saucepan, add honey, salt, and high-quality butter. Place on medium heat and stir with a spatula until...](https://cdn.noshjoy.com/2023-9/Pryanicnuy_venok_2-min.jpg)
Pour milk into a saucepan, add honey, salt, and high-quality butter. Place on medium heat and stir with a spatula until the sugar is dissolved and the butter is melted. Do not bring to a boil. Remove from heat and let it cool to room temperature.
![Sift flour into a deep bowl. Add cocoa powder, ground cinnamon, ginger, cloves, and ground pepper. Mix with a fork or a...](https://cdn.noshjoy.com/2023-9/Pryanicnuy_venok_3-min.jpg)
Sift flour into a deep bowl. Add cocoa powder, ground cinnamon, ginger, cloves, and ground pepper. Mix with a fork or a whisk. Adjust the amount and composition of spices to taste.
![Pour the cooled milk and honey mixture into the flour mixture.](https://cdn.noshjoy.com/2023-9/Pryanicnuy_venok_4-min.jpg)
Pour the cooled milk and honey mixture into the flour mixture.
![Beat a chicken egg and add the egg yolk to the mixture.](https://cdn.noshjoy.com/2023-9/Pryanicnuy_venok_5-min.jpg)
Beat a chicken egg and add the egg yolk to the mixture.
![Start kneading the dough with a spatula or spoon. You should get a crumbly texture.](https://cdn.noshjoy.com/2023-9/Pryanicnuy_venok_6-min.jpg)
Start kneading the dough with a spatula or spoon. You should get a crumbly texture.
![Transfer the dough onto a board and knead it with your hands until it forms a soft ball that doesn't stick to your hands...](https://cdn.noshjoy.com/2023-9/Pryanicnuy_venok_7-min.jpg)
Transfer the dough onto a board and knead it with your hands until it forms a soft ball that doesn't stick to your hands. Wrap the dough in plastic wrap or a bag and refrigerate it to mature for one to two days. If you are short on time, chilling the dough for 1-2 hours will suffice.
![Divide the dough into four parts. Take out one part and roll it out into a thin layer. Keep the rest of the dough in the...](https://cdn.noshjoy.com/2023-9/Pryanicnuy_venok_8-min.jpg)
Divide the dough into four parts. Take out one part and roll it out into a thin layer. Keep the rest of the dough in the refrigerator. Place a round mold or a flat bowl with a diameter of 18 cm on top of the rolled dough and cut out a round shape.
![Make a hole in the center with a diameter of 8.5 cm.](https://cdn.noshjoy.com/2023-9/Pryanicnuy_venok_9-min.jpg)
Make a hole in the center with a diameter of 8.5 cm.
![Roll out the second half of the dough. Use cookie cutters to cut out any desired shapes.](https://cdn.noshjoy.com/2023-9/Pryanicnuy_venok_10-min.jpg)
Roll out the second half of the dough. Use cookie cutters to cut out any desired shapes.
![Place the dough ring and cut figures on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake in a preheated oven at a temperature of...](https://cdn.noshjoy.com/2023-9/Pryanicnuy_venok_11-min.jpg)
Place the dough ring and cut figures on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake in a preheated oven at a temperature of 200 degrees for 10-15 minutes. Repeat the same steps with the remaining two pieces of dough. In total, you will have 2 gingerbread wreaths from four pieces of dough.
![Let the blanks cool.](https://cdn.noshjoy.com/2023-9/Pryanicnuy_venok_12-min.jpg)
Let the blanks cool.
![To decorate, prepare a meringue icing. Gradually add sifted powdered sugar to the egg white and mix thoroughly to avoid...](https://cdn.noshjoy.com/2023-9/Pryanicnuy_venok_13-min.jpg)
To decorate, prepare a meringue icing. Gradually add sifted powdered sugar to the egg white and mix thoroughly to avoid lumps. The meringue should have a consistency similar to sour cream, about 20-25%. You may need 150 to 200 grams of powdered sugar, depending on the size of the egg white. Transfer the meringue to a pastry bag with a small nozzle and decorate the gingerbread according to your preference. Immediately sprinkle with confectionery sprinkles, as the icing dries quickly on top. Let the icing dry slightly.
![Attach the dried gingerbread to the round base using the same meringue icing or melted chocolate. Leave it for 30-5...](https://cdn.noshjoy.com/2023-9/Pryanicnuy_venok_14-min.jpg)
Attach the dried gingerbread to the round base using the same meringue icing or melted chocolate. Leave it for 30-50 minutes to dry completely.
![The gingerbread wreath is ready. Have a wonderful holiday season and enjoy delicious treats!](https://cdn.noshjoy.com/2023-9/Pryanicnuy_venok_15-min.jpg)
The gingerbread wreath is ready. Have a wonderful holiday season and enjoy delicious treats!