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Easter Bread Ring

This Easter Bread Ring is a delightful, festive bread perfect for celebrating the holiday. It's slightly sweet, soft, and beautifully braided.
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Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Rising Time 2 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Italian
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 250 kcal

Ingredients 

Dough

  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup milk warmed
  • ½ cup sugar
  • 2 ¼ teaspoon active dry yeast
  • ½ cup unsalted butter softened
  • 2 eggs room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon salt

Decoration

  • 1 egg beaten, for egg wash
  • ¼ cup sprinkles

Instructions 

  1. In a small bowl, dissolve yeast in warm milk. Let it sit for about 5 minutes until frothy.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, and salt. Add the yeast mixture, eggs, and softened butter. Mix until a dough forms.
  3. Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 10 minutes until smooth and elastic. Place in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
  4. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Punch down the dough and divide it into three equal parts. Roll each part into a long rope and braid them together. Form the braid into a ring and place on a baking sheet.
  5. Brush the ring with beaten egg and sprinkle with sprinkles. Let it rise for another 30 minutes.
  6. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown. Let it cool on a wire rack before serving.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 250kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 50mg | Sodium: 200mg | Potassium: 100mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 300IU | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 2mg

Keywords

Bread, Easter, Holiday
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