1. First, measure yeast into a small bowl and add warm water to activate, then stir and let sit a few minutes until foamy. Meanwhile, combine sugar, salt and butter together, and beat well. Gradually add in eggs and milk, mixing on low. Stir in yeast. Add 2 ½ cups flour and cinnamon and slowly mix until well incorporated. Add the remaining 2 ½ cups flour and beat (the dough will become rough and shaggy).

2. On a well-floured board, knead dough for one minute, then let rest for 10 minutes.

3. Meanwhile, in a medium-sized bowl, combine white and brown sugars, spices, and melted butter, stirring with a wooden spoon. In a separate bowl, add cranberries and walnuts together. Set bowls aside.

4. After your dough has rested, knead dough for 8-10 minutes, adding flour to your hands and board if sticky. Knead until smooth and stretchy. Plop dough into a greased bowl, cover with a tea towel and leave in a warm place to rise (about 50 mins).

5. Once the dough has doubled in bulk, turn onto a floured board and roll out into a 16” x 40” rectangle (or two 8” x 20” rectangles). Drizzle sugar-spice-butter mixture evenly over the rectangle, getting to the edge. Next, sprinkle cranberries and walnuts evenly and press into the dough. Roll up the long way tightly, until you have a sausage.

6. Transfer the roll onto a large, greased cookie sheet and form into a circle. Carefully open one end of the roll and connect to the other, pressing together tightly until sealed. Using a pair of kitchen scissors, make cuts around the outside of the ring ¾ deep and about 1 inch wide. Gently pull out and turn each slice so they form a ring of slanted buns each resting on the next. Cover with tea towel and let rise in a warm place until puffy (about 30 mins).

7. Bake in a preheated 375°F oven for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown.

8. As the wreath bakes, prepare your glaze by whisking confectioners’ sugar, cinnamon, juice and zest together in a small bowl. Drizzle over wreath as it cools on a rack. Best eaten warm, but stores well (reheat when serving). Enjoy with your favorite cup of tea!