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Mini Bread Cornucopia for Thanksgiving Place Settings

by: Chica
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Mini Bread Cornucopia for Thanksgiving Place Settings
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You may remember the big woven bread cornucopia that I usually make for a table centerpiece every Thanksgiving. With the social distancing aspect of Thanksgiving this year, I decided individual appetizers would be much more appropriate, so I made a miniature version. My tiny snack-filled cornucopias are sized to fit at each guest's place setting and make the perfect individual appetizer and decoration at the dinner table.

Just like the original version, my mini bread cornucopias started with refrigerated Pillsbury French Loaf bread dough. I also picked up some cute miniature cutting boards and some non-stick aluminum foil.

Mini bread cornucopia for Thanksgiving place settings

I formed the basic horn-a-plenty shape with foil, sizing it to fit nicely on my boards. I also did my best to keep the foil as smooth as I could on the outside, to help prevent sticking later.

Mini bread cornucopia for Thanksgiving place settings

With all the foil molds formed, I moved on to the dough. I carefully unrolled the French Loaf, revealing a sheet of perfect dough.

Mini bread cornucopia for Thanksgiving place settings

Then I used a pizza cutter to cut the dough into thin strips.

Mini bread cornucopia for Thanksgiving place settings

Next came the tricky part — creating the basketweave. I worked slowly and patiently, in fairly small sections, weaving the dough strips over and under until I had a woven sheet big enough to cover one of the foil molds.

Mini bread cornucopia for Thanksgiving place settings

I placed the woven sheet over the mold, tucked it underneath on the sides, and pinched and tucked any edges under to create a nice finished look.

Mini bread cornucopia for Thanksgiving place settings

Then I baked the dough until golden brown, let it cool a few minutes, then pulled out the foil mold. So cute!

Mini bread cornucopia for Thanksgiving place settings

I gathered a bunch of yummy fall-themed snacks to fill my mini cornucopias, including grapes, cheese, dried fruit, nuts, pomegranate, and sage.

Mini bread cornucopia for Thanksgiving place settings

I placed the bread shells back on the boards and stuffed them with goodies. I especially love how the soft, green sage leaves look nestled in between the snacks.

Mini bread cornucopia for Thanksgiving place settings

I am absolutely in love with these mini bread cornucopias, because they are as tasty as they are pretty. I think I might make them every year!

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2 comments so far:

  • 1
    Susan Hatfield 11/13/2020 at 4:02 pm

    Great blog, Where did you get your mini cutting boards? Thanks!

  • 2
    Chica 11/13/2020 at 4:56 pm

    Susan, I wish I could answer that, but we picked those up randomly while shopping one day. I tried to find them online but can't. Based on our usual shopping habits, it was probably Hobby Lobby, Michaels, Target, or World Market. Sorry we couldn't be of more help!

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