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BIRDSEED WREATHS
1. Use prepared, plain breadstick dough, which is found in
the dairy case next to the biscuits at the grocery store.
Each can makes six wreaths.
2. Separate the "breadsticks" and use two for each wreath.
3. Press the ends of the two pieces of dough together
to form a wreath about 3 1/2 to 4 inches in diameter.
4. Place a straightened-out paper clip or a length of
flexible craft wire through the dough to serve as a hanger.
5. Slather plain peanut butter on the top and sides of
the wreath.
6. Turn the wreath over and dip in a pan of birdseed.
7. Place on a baking sheet, peanut-butter and seed-side-up,
and re-form the wreath, making it as circular as possible.
8. Twist the paper clip or craft wire to make a hanging loop.
9. Prepare all six wreaths, leaving room on the baking
sheet between them for the dough to expand.
10. Place in a preheated oven, using the temperature
and baking time listed on the can.
11. Remove from the oven and allow to cool.
12. Decorate each wreath with a thin, satin ribbon.
13. Make individual "envelopes" using either waxed paper
or baking parchment. Punch several holes along the edges,
and lace the envelope closed with narrow ribbon.
14. Insert a mini-birdseed wreath and tie the ribbon in a bow.
Tips:
You can also use one of your bread-dough recipes. Small seeds such as thistle and millet work best.
"A chattering bird builds no nest."
- Cameroonian Proverb
A parrots beak can close with a force close to 350 pounds per square inch.
