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Easter Birds Nest Bread Recipe

A delightful bread shaped like a bird's nest, perfect for Easter celebrations.
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Preparation Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 55 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: European
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 200 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 4 cups All-purpose flour
  • 1 cup Milk warm
  • 2 tablespoon Sugar
  • 2 teaspoon Salt
  • 2 tablespoon Butter softened
  • 2 teaspoon Active dry yeast
  • 1 unit Egg beaten

Instructions 

  1. In a mixing bowl, combine warm milk, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for 5 minutes until frothy.
  2. Add flour, salt, butter, and beaten egg to the yeast mixture. Mix until a dough forms.
  3. Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
  4. 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.
  5. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Punch down the dough and divide it into 8 equal pieces.
  6. Shape each piece into a nest by rolling into a rope and coiling it. Place on a baking sheet.
  7. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Let cool before serving.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 200kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 30mg | Sodium: 300mg | Potassium: 100mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 100IU | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 2mg

Keywords

Birds Nest, Bread, Easter
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