Name: Braided Cinnamon Roll Wreath
Prep time: 130 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 155 min
Cuisine: Estonian
Ingredients: 3/4 cup (6 ounces, 170 ml) warm water; 2 teaspoons granulated sugar; 1 Tablespoon instant yeast; 1/2 cup (2 ounces, 57 grams) all-purpose flour; All of the sponge; 1/2 cup (4 ounces, 113 grams) plain yogurt; 1/4 cup (2 ounces, 57 grams) sour cream; 1/2 cup (4 ounces, 113 grams) unsalted butter, softened; 2 large eggs (beaten); 1/2 cup (3.5 ounces, 99 grams) granulated sugar; 2 teaspoons salt; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 5 cups (21.25 ounces, 602 grams) all-purpose flour; 5 Tablespoons unsalted butter (divided); 1/2 cup (3.5 ounces, 99 grams) granulated sugar; 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon; 4 ounces (113 grams) cream cheese, room temperature; 1/4 cup (4 Tablespoons, 2 ounces, 57 grams) unsalted butter, room temperature; 2 1/2 cups (10 ounces, 283 grams) confectioners' sugar; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

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In a small bowl, combine water, sugar, yeast, and flour. Stir well to combine. Loosely cover with plastic wrap, and allow to proof for 15 minutes.

Add the starter, yogurt, sour cream, butter, eggs, sugar, salt, vanilla, and flour to the pan of a bread machine. Program to the dough cycle. Allow the dough cycle to complete itself.

Remove dough from bread machine to floured surface. Divide in half; wrap one half in plastic wrap for another use.

Melt 4 Tablespoons butter; brush onto dough.

Combine 1/2 cup granulated sugar and cinnamon in small bowl. Sprinkle on dough, leaving 1-inch border on all sides.

Starting with one long end, roll into a log. Pinch dough to seal. With sharp knife, cut in half, length-wise, leaving I-inch on end uncut. Braid the halves together, keeping the open layers exposed. Form the dough into a ring. Moisten the ends of the dough with a little water; pinch the two ends together to seal. Place a large greased can in the center to maintain a nice circle in the center. Transfer to parchment lined baking sheet. Cover with a clean dish towel, and let rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 30 minutes.

Preheat oven to 350° F. Bake in preheated oven until the top is golden brown, about 25 minutes.

Remove from oven; brush top with 1 Tablespoon melted unsalted butter. Transfer to wire rack; cool completely.

Mix the ingredients for the icing until smooth. Pipe into center of wreath.

Braided Cinnamon Roll Wreath

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