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Easter Bread

Easter Bread is a classic recipe for the sweet festive braided wreath of yeast bread baked with colorful Easter eggs nestled in the dough!

Prep Time
25 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Total Time
3 hrs 10 mins
Servings: 16 servings
Calories: 302 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

  • 2 packets active dry yeast , (1/4 ounce each)
  • 1/2 cup warm water , 110 to 115 degrees
  • 1 1/2 cups warm whole milk , 110 to 115 degrees
  • 3 large large eggs
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter , melted
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1 tablespoon kosher salt
  • 7 cups flour
  • 1 large egg yolk
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 5 hard boiled easter eggs , dyed colorful colors
  • 1/4 cup Rainbow sprinkles

Instructions

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  1. To your stand mixer add the yeast and water.
  2. Stir to dissolve.
  3. Add in the milk, eggs, butter, sugar and salt.
  4. Stir to combine.
  5. Add the beater attachment and on the lowest speed setting start adding the flour 1/2 cup at a time.
  6. Once the flour is mixed in, add the dough hook to the stand mixer.
  7. On medium speed knead the dough with the dough hook for 5-6 minutes until smooth and elastic.
  8. To a greased large mixing bowl add the dough, turn to coat both sides of dough with grease.
  9. Cover with a clean kitchen towel and let rise for 90 minutes.
  10. Punch down dough.
  11. Cut the dough into 3 even pieces.
  12. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  13. Roll each piece into a 16" long rope.
  14. Braid the loaf with the three pieces on the baking sheet directly.
  15. Bring the ends of the braid together to make a circle and pinch them together.
  16. Press the eggs gently into the braids, nestling them into the braids.
  17. Cover with clean kitchen towel in a warm place and let rise for 40 minutes.
  18. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
  19. In a small bowl beat egg yolk and water together.
  20. Brush gently onto dough and sprinkle with rainbow sprinkles.
  21. Bake for 30-35 minutes until golden brown.

Nutrition Information

Calories 302kcal (15%) Carbohydrates 49g (16%) Protein 10g (20%) Fat 7g (11%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 2g Trans Fat 0.1g Cholesterol 115mg (38%) Sodium 480mg (20%) Potassium 129mg (4%) 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

% 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.