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Easter Egg Bread: Discover the Sweet Tradition Today!

Easter Egg Bread
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Easter Egg Bread is a sweet, braided bread traditionally made to celebrate Easter, often decorated with colored eggs.

  • Author: Dija
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour 50 minutes
  • Yield: 1 loaf 1x
  • Category: Bread
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

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  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 packet active dry yeast
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Colored eggs for decoration

Instructions

  1. In a small bowl, dissolve yeast in warm milk and let it sit for 5 minutes.
  2. In a large bowl, mix flour, sugar, and salt.
  3. Add the yeast mixture, softened butter, eggs, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients.
  4. Knead the dough on a floured surface until smooth, about 10 minutes.
  5. Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let it rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
  6. Punch down the dough and divide it into three equal parts.
  7. Braid the three pieces together and shape into a circle.
  8. Place the braided dough on a baking sheet and let it rise for another 30 minutes.
  9. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  10. Decorate the bread with colored eggs and bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown.
  11. Let it cool before serving.

Notes

  • For a richer flavor, you can add a tablespoon of orange zest.
  • Make sure the milk is warm, not hot, to avoid killing the yeast.
  • This bread can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

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