Preparing To Have A Meaningful Christmas | Slow Living
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- Hello! I strive to live a slower and more traditional lifestyle while finding God's beauty in the ordinary.
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🎶Songs used: O Holy Night- Johannes Bornlof version,
What Child is This- Johannes Bornlof version
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Christmas Pastry Wreath
Ingredients
Filling
3/4 cup dried cherries
1/4 cup water
1 1/2 cups fine almond flour
1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
2 teaspoons almond extract
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 egg white
1/4 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
1 tablespoons all purpose flour
Zest of 1 lemon
Dough
4 1/2 teaspoons instant yeast (1 package)
1 1/3 cups warm whole milk (110°F-115°F)
1/2 cup sugar
3 1/3 cups all purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup vegetable oil
Glaze
1 cup powdered sugar
1 to 2 tablespoons whole milk
2 tablespoons sliced almonds
Directions
1.In a bowl, add dried cherries and fill with water until cherries are just covered and soak for 1 hour.
2.Make Dough:
3.In a large bowl, whisk together yeast, warm milk, and sugar until sugar is dissolved. Set aside for 10 minutes until frothy.
4.Add flour, salt, and vegetable oil; stir together until a shaggy dough forms. Transfer dough to lightly floured work surface and knead until dough no longer sticks to the surface, 3 to 5 minutes. Transfer dough to a lightly greased bowl, cover, and allow to rest at room temperature until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
5.Make Filling: Into a bowl sift almond flour and powdered sugar. Add almond and vanilla extract then the egg white and mix until combined.
6.Next add butter and mix until smooth. Add flour and lemon zest, and mix until well combined. Drain cherries from water and add them to the filling. Gently fold in the cherries with a spatula.
7..Generously flour a work surface. Punch down dough to remove excess gas and transfer to floured work surface. Flour the dough and use a rolling pin to roll dough into a 9- x- 32-inch rectangle. Sprinkle almond filling evenly over rectangle and use a spatula or your hands to evenly spread the filling over the dough. Starting at the long edge nearest yourself, tightly begin to roll the dough and filling to the other long side of the rectangle, making a tight and even rolled rope. Generously flour your surface again and using a large knife, cut the rope in half longwise, exposing the inside of the roll all the way down and creating two long pieces.
8.Take each long piece of dough and wrap them around each other by lifting one piece over and then under the other until the two ropes are entirely intertwined. Work so that the exposed layers are facing up and the smooth layer of dough is facing down. Bring the two ends of the braided pieces together and tuck one under the other creating a seamless ring. Transfer to a parchment paper-lined baking sheet, cover with plastic wrap, and allow to rest until puffy, about 1 hour.
9.Preheat oven to 350°F. Remove plastic wrap from pastry, brush entire surface of pastry with egg wash, and transfer to preheated oven for about 25 minutes until golden brown and baked through. Allow to cool completely before glazing.
10.Make Glaze: Combine powdered sugar with 1 tablespoon milk. Add more milk 1 teaspoonful at a time until a desired pourable consistency is reached. Drizzle glaze over wreath and sprinkle with sliced almonds.
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Are you being intentional about how you are spending your time this advent? 🕯
Also id like to know what you think about this style of video. Ill still be doing my regular silent ones as well but Id like to do some with a bit of talking.. Let me know! 😊
I love this video. I have way to much silence in my life. This was beautiful.
Well, I am Russian Orthodox and it is Lent time for us so we can preapare our mind , soul and body for the Day when Christ i born. I like your recipe of the pastry wreath and will try and make it for my friends this year. Thank you for your inspiring videos!
I love the slow, peaceful speaking!
Hola hace poco que empecé aver tus vídeos y me gustan mucho este estilo de vida, gracias desde España
As I said. Loved your soothing voice. Loved it. Keep coming with more.
Beautiful!! Christmas , for me, is spending quiet time reading the Bible. All of my gifts are handmade and include baking. I so appreciate your peaceful videos. God bless
That sounds amazing!
In these stressful times what a joy to be reminded of the beauty of Gods earth and his love for all humanity. Enjoyed the video and the recipe.
Thank you for this reminder. I am being much more intentional this season to reflect on the reason why I celebrate Christmas. I've been thinking a lot more about how our Saviour came down and dwelt among us. How astounding it is to know that God dwelt among His people. The humility of our King is incomparable...
Have a beautiful Christmas everyone 💓
Thank you! I love this slow, intentional pace....my natural pace which the world, sadly does not accommodate. Everything is about multitasking and induces anxiety. I've always maintained I was born out of time. Blessings for bringing us back to this
I agree, and i hope to encourage people to slow down a little more throughout their day..thank you for watching! 💕
What a beautiful creation, while beautiful sacred music playing! God bless you!
Beautiful video. I used to hurry at things but as I lost my beautiful daughter in 2018 I have slowed down and focus on the task at hand. God has blessed me my whole life
I needed this! Thank you so much
I just found your channel and I already love it. I feel so much peace and joy watching this. Thank you!
That is so wonderful to hear, thank you! 💕
Dear friend, what a lovely and heart-warming and inspirational video today. I needed it. Yes, it is so easy to get caught up in all the hoopla of the day and so easy to forget the little Babe in the manger. I am grateful to you for this reminder of the need for slowing down and being intentional in all we do. God bless you, honey! And your baking skills are out of this world! That pastry wreath looks amazing and so yummy! And yes, it was a delight to hear your voice! I would love to see more videos like this!
Thank you so much! Im glad that this could help you! Thank you again! It turned out delicious, definitely worth a try! Im happy you enjoyed the voice over, i definitely want to do that more :)
Your video was very soothing to watch and listen to. Motivates me to be mindful of how I'm spending my time.
Thank you! Im so glad to hear that!😌
I absolutely LOVE this! I am a very hyper person and I have been trying to learn to slow down. You are helping, thank you. I really enjoy your videos.God bless and have a beautiful Christmas.
New subscriber.🌟 I found your channel this morning, and for that, I am grateful. Have a Blessed Christmas.🎄
This is artwork. Loved everything about this. It must be God at work🙌🙌🙌
Thank you so much! 😌💕
Yes!
Just found your channel and I’m so glad I did! Your voice is very soothing so yes, I like this style of video. Look forward to more and I’m going to watch all your other ones too. In this very hectic world, your channel is refreshing and calming. God is good!
Beautiful and soothing. Thanks
You inspire me so much! I dream of living a simple and slow life. Hopefully someday somehow I can make that a reality. My anxiety would be so much at ease living a calmer life.
Aww im so happy to hear that! I wish you all the best in your journey to a slower life! 😊💕
What an amazing channel, meaningful, relaxing and intentional. Love everything about your videos, a lot to learn from. God is good 🙏🏼
Thank you so much! 💕
I started watching just one of your videos now I can't stop! This one was especially meaningful to me - I lost my stepMom (purposeful spelling) last Thanksgiving. Growing up - she would always make a traditional Christmas Stollen. Thank you for bringing back priceless memories.
Any form of video you choose I am sure will be beautiful!
Im so happy to hear that this could spark some happy memories for you! Thank you! 💕
So true! I have been walking and talking to our Lord Jesus Christ in nature this year. I have been thinking about how children are seeing this Christmas and praying we all see this Christmas Season through the eyes of our children. God bless you and may you have a blessed Christmas ❤
Perfect timing chilling after putting the tree up ❤️
I just found you through my feed..wonderful video..I have subscribed your style is calming
Thank you, im so glad you think so! 💕
I'm so thankful to find this lovely channel. I watch daily during My recovery time from surgery.
My Husband and I do simple things during Advent looking at beautiful Christmas lights.
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.
Enjoyed this peaceful vlog with all my heart.🤍😊This video made me slow down and see how beautiful this life is. Green Sleeve background music made it more magical. Thank you for stopping me.🌸😊 Hoping for more.
Im so glad to hear that! 💕 Dont worry, there will be many more to come! 😋
So beautiful and relaxing. That bread wreath looks delicious!
Im so happy you think so, thank you! 💕
Such a beautiful video! So peaceful and relaxing! I’m new to your channel and I’m so glad I found it! Many blessing for this holiday season! 🙏💕🎄
Thank you! Im so happy to hear that! You as well! 🙏🏻💕
Have a lovely Christmas🎄
You as well, thank you! ⭐
Your voice is so soothing, I love this video. I think reading the book if Luke during advent is great, 1 chapter a day gives a wonderful reminder of Christ.
Thank you for this most lovely offering.❤️
I am a new subscriber I am so happy I have a lot of catching up to do on the past videos I missed. I the time we are living in your videos bring calmness to me Have a lovely day & a Blessed Christmas I am so Happy I have our Lord in my life
I love this. Even the music is soothing. Thanks for sharing! God bless.
I love this video so much! Advent is my favorite part of Christmas! Your video was a pleasure to watch and it’s so important to slow down and reflect and anticipate the coming of the baby Jesus! Merry Christmas!
Thank you so much, this is beautiful. You gave us the recipe. This is a lovely gift
This is the first video I've seen from you and I immediately subscribed. I can't wait to see more. Just lovely.
Im so happy to hear that! Thank you! 😊
Such a beautiful therapeutic environment💗💗
I just found your channel. Very peaceful and uplifting. I subscribed and will be watching more. Thank you and Merry Christmas!
Happened upon your channel this evening by sheer good luck! Such soothing lights, and music, and content. Found myself actually sighing a few times...lol! Looking forward to seeing more. Have a blessed Christmas.
Im so happy you enjoyed it and found it peaceful! And you as well! 🙏🏻🎄
Very beautiful. And good music 👍😊 thank you!
Amazing 🤩 thank you so much for sharing this lovely video 🙂♥️
What a peaceful and relaxing video. It was lovely to hear your voice in this one. And what a beautiful ring that is. Congratulations on your engagement !♥️ Have a merry christmas !🎄
Im so glad to hear that! And thank you so much! 😊 you as well! ⭐
I agree!
Just so soothing voice/ music/ content /everything perfectly put together.... Have a, safe CHRISTMAS EVERYONE... 🌟♥️🙏🏼♥️🌟
Loved this video dear sister!! Amen & amen!!! 🥰🙏🏻❤️
Im so happy to hear that! 💕🙏🏻
Congratulations on your engagement! I hope you had a wonderful Christmas. 🙏
Your voice is calm and soothing so I like both types of your videos. Wishing everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy and Peaceful New Year 🤗
Im happy to hear that! You as well! 😊
I’m a nature witch, but of course I like to learn to understand other people and there religions and spirituality too! I celebrated Yule and the solstice, and surprisingly a lot of the sentiments are similar. While Yule is a time to keep spirits up during the winter months with feasts and merriment, it’s also a time for peaceful self reflection. During Yule we have to remind ourselves to slow down and observe ourselves and the things around us, seeing the hardships and the beauty. Being thankful to our friends and family around us, and the gifts nature has given us. In addition it’s a time to understand ourselves and who we are and how we have changed and what we’ve done over the past year. The solstice is also a time for rebirth. A time to cleans ourselves and our homes of negative energy and thoughts and just dirt and clutter, as we get ready for the days to get longer and the new year to come! A lovely video. Merry Christmas and happy holidays!
So beautiful! Your baking is an art!
Aww thank you! 😊
I only came across you recently and really enjoy your videos. Wishing you and your happiness and peace this Christmas from Ireland 🇮🇪.
Im so glad to hear that! Thank you and you as well! 😌
I love the voiceover, the beautiful message for international living this festive season and the ring! May I say 'Congratulations'? Merry Christmas! 🎄💕❄️
Im so happy to hear that! And yes! Thank you so much! 💕
I'm so glad I just recently found your channel. Watching your vlogs makes me emotional as I struggle to live this life as a divorced mum of two, as it is everything but slow and totally not how I ever imagined life. But watching your vlog gives inspiration and is a breath of fresh air. Thank you dearly, precious woman. God is still good... And I look forward to celebrating the birth of our Savior Jesus, but this year in a different way...one that's a lot slower and so much more meaningful. God bless you and all that you undertake in this 'from the heart of home ministry'. Greetings from Belgium, Europe 🤲💛🔥
@@aliciajohnson3651 May God richly bless you and your precious children this Christmas! From Indiana, USA.
@@DBest-pk2tr Thank you dearly ☺️🔥
I love the way you have slowed down. Thank you for the reminder
So glad I found your channel!
What a beautiful and peaceful video! I'm going to watch it again and again!
Thank you so much!💕
Thank you so much for this peaceful moment spent in your company. Your cake looks beautiful and delicious. I've spotted your ring.Congratulations !
Im so happy you enjoyed it! And thank you!! 😌💕
Such a peaceful Video, love it
What a beautiful video.❤️❤️❤️
Thank you! 😊
Love this, thank you.
Im glad to hear that, thank you! 😊
Thank you sooo much for this beautiful video. It is just so relaxing at a time when we need it. I just found you today. How encouraging it is to hear your lovely voice reminding us that Christmas is about the Saviour coming into the world. The music was delightful to listen to and the Christmas wreath, to me, was amazing. Wonderful!
Im so happy you enjoyed it, thank you for all your kind words!
Beautiful!
Lovely video…thank you 😊 I spent this morning making a Christmas cake and thoroughly enjoyed the process. Happy Christmas everyone 🎄
Thank you! Thats great! 😊
So beautiful!
Magnifique!
I loved your video and message to enjoy and be grateful for the moments.The cooking was beautiful to watch and scenery beautiful . Thank you and I hope you have a wonderful Christmas and a Blessed new year.
Thank you so much! You as well! 🙏🏻🎄
I love you speaking on your videos!!!
This was wonderful. I would enjoy any video you share weather you talk or don’t talk. Do what God tells your heart. It will be beautiful as all your videos are.
This was so lovely! And the narration was added value. Superb. God bless you!
Thank you! 💕
Its nice to have quietness in your life .people are so busy .they do t stop. Reflect on peace or what Christmas is all about. Yes gifts from above is more important . This is his day .his rebirth ..
For without Him .wewould not be here to enjoy .life
I love all those little sequils you have thanks for sharing..msy the blessed lord above keep you safe
Cake is delicious! I've made it yesterday on Christmas Eve. Thanks!
The cooking process is always so relaxing and exciting. Looks very tasty! For Christmas, I usually bake a similar bun with lots of nuts and dried fruit. And of course with the addition of cinnamon. It always gives a special festive mood. Thank you for this wonderful video and wish you a peaceful and happy holidays!🎄🌟
Mmm that sounds yummy! Im glad you could enjoy watching my video, and thank you, you as well! 💕
I love your scripture reading and your sweet voice. Please keep talking😂
Aww thank you, i will! 💕
I am loving your channel!!!
Im so glad to hear that, thank you! 💕
Beautiful bread wreath
How beautiful.a lot of us have lost our ways.with everything going on in thee world right now.belive in him for his thee son of god.never lose your way sweet girl.may Lord keep blessing you.merry Christmas.
So lovely .....🙏🙏🌲🌲
Nicely done-- both the video and the wreath. I like hearing you talk- but silent is also good.
thank you for this beautiful video :) God bless you! Greetings from Sweden
Just beautiful
Your pastry is beautiful.
That was lovely, thanks!
eu amo teus videos, é tudo tão lindo
Perfect
Thank you so much .I needed This to feel better
Lovely, Merry Christmas!
MARVELOUS
Lovely message
Beautiful!!!!
Lovely!
Excellent message
Thank u
Lovely
Amen
Happy Blessed Holidays🕊 enjoyed your vid God bless you,your family,and everyone🙏new sub from Colorado.🕯📖🕯
Wow very nice video! Thank you for sharing
Thank you! 💕
Me encanta tu video, especialmente tu voz, resulta muy relajante, amoroso y místico, incluida la música “ curativa “ muchas gracias por la detallada explicación de la rosca navideña la elaboras muy amorosamente. Un saludo cordial y que seas feliz ✨🎄
I have just found your channel and am enjoying the content very much. Where in PA are you? I am in Florida now, but originally from Bucks County. I miss it…especially at Christmas time. Your videos are beautiful. Thank you.
Im so glad you are enjoying my videos! I live in the poconos :) i dont think i could have christmas without snow! And thank you so much!
Wonderful
Very helpful and I enjoyed the words you spoke.
I love your videos!
I am glad that Christmas is the birthday of Jesus Christ for you, not only a holiday.
We will be trying this recipe!
Simplicity #PeacefulJoy 🕊#LoveFillsWithinTheBakingofChristmasTraditions🎄#TrueReasonForTheSeason💫 #EnlightensHearts #SpiritsSoar