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Almond Easter Bread

This Almond Easter Bread is a delightful, slightly sweet bread perfect for celebrating Easter. It's enriched with almond flavor and topped with sliced almonds for a crunchy finish.
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Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: European
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 250 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 cup milk warm
  • 2 ¼ teaspoon active dry yeast
  • ½ cup butter melted
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon almond extract
  • ½ cup sliced almonds

Instructions 

  1. 1. In a large mixing bowl, combine warm milk and yeast. Let it sit for 5 minutes until foamy.
  2. 2. Add sugar, melted butter, salt, almond extract, and 2 cups of flour. Mix until smooth.
  3. 3. Gradually add remaining flour until a soft dough forms. Knead for about 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
  4. 4. Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
  5. 5. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Punch down the dough and shape it into a round loaf. Place on a baking sheet.
  6. 6. Brush the top with milk and sprinkle with sliced almonds.
  7. 7. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on a wire rack before slicing.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 250kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 200mg | Potassium: 100mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 100IU | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 2mg

Keywords

Almond, Bread, Easter
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