Easter Bread
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Easter Bread is a classic recipe for the sweet festive braided wreath of yeast bread baked with colorful Easter eggs nestled in the dough!
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Ingredients
- 2 packets active dry yeast , (1/4 ounce each)
- 1/2 cup water 110 to 115 degrees, warm
- 1 1/2 cups whole milk 110 to 115 degrees, warm
- 3 large egg large
- 1/4 cup butter melted, unsalted
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt
- 7 cups flour
- 1 large egg yolk
- 2 tablespoons water
- 5 egg dyed colorful colors, hard boiled, easter
- 1/4 cup Rainbow sprinkles
Instructions
- To your stand mixer add the yeast and water.
- Stir to dissolve.
- Add in the milk, eggs, butter, sugar and salt.
- Stir to combine.
- Add the beater attachment and on the lowest speed setting start adding the flour 1/2 cup at a time.
- Once the flour is mixed in, add the dough hook to the stand mixer.
- On medium speed knead the dough with the dough hook for 5-6 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- To a greased large mixing bowl add the dough, turn to coat both sides of dough with grease.
- Cover with a clean kitchen towel and let rise for 90 minutes.
- Punch down dough.
- Cut the dough into 3 even pieces.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Roll each piece into a 16" long rope.
- Braid the loaf with the three pieces on the baking sheet directly.
- Bring the ends of the braid together to make a circle and pinch them together.
- Press the eggs gently into the braids, nestling them into the braids.
- Cover with clean kitchen towel in a warm place and let rise for 40 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
- In a small bowl beat egg yolk and water together.
- Brush gently onto dough and sprinkle with rainbow sprinkles.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes until golden brown.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
302kcal
(15%)
Carbohydrates
49g
(16%)
Protein
10g
(20%)
Fat
7g
(11%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Trans Fat
0.1g
(5%)
Cholesterol
115mg
(38%)
Sodium
480mg
(20%)
Potassium
129mg
(3%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
7g
(14%)
Vitamin A
273IU
(5%)
Vitamin C
0.001mg
(0%)
Calcium
52mg
(5%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 16servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 302 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 302kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 49g | 16% |
| Protein | 10g | 20% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 115mg | 38% |
| Sodium | 480mg | 20% |
| Potassium | 129mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 273IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 0.001mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 52mg | 5% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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