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Braided Easter Egg Bread Recipe

This is a traditional Easter bread, braided and decorated with colorful eggs.
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Preparation Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 55 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Italian
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 250 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 cup milk warmed
  • 2 ¼ teaspoons active dry yeast
  • ½ cup butter melted
  • 3 large eggs room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 6 dyed eggs uncooked

Instructions 

  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, and salt.
  2. In another bowl, dissolve the yeast in the warm milk. Let it sit for about 5 minutes until frothy.
  3. Add the yeast mixture, melted butter, eggs, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Mix until a dough forms.
  4. Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
  5. Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
  6. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  7. Divide the dough into three equal parts. Roll each part into a long rope. Braid the ropes together and form into a circle, pinching the ends to seal.
  8. Place the braided dough on a baking sheet. Gently tuck the dyed eggs into the braid, spacing them evenly.
  9. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown. Let cool before serving.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 250kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 60mg | Sodium: 200mg | Potassium: 100mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 300IU | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 2mg

Keywords

Bread, Easter, Holiday
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