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Traditional Italian Easter Bread Recipe

Traditional Italian Easter Bread Recipe for Family Joy

This Traditional Italian Easter Bread Recipe brings families together, celebrating Easter with a delicious and visually stunning centerpiece.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
First Rise 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 210
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Dough Ingredients
  • 4 cups all-purpose flour or bread flour
  • ½ cup sugar can substitute with honey
  • 3 large eggs
  • ¼ cup butter softened, can use margarine
  • 1 cup warm milk can use almond or oat milk
  • 2 teaspoons active dry yeast fresh
  • 1 tablespoon citrus zest optional, e.g., lemon or orange
Decoration Ingredients
  • 4 dyed hard-boiled eggs for decoration

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • wooden spoon
  • wire rack
  • Baking Sheet
  • kitchen towel

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. In a small bowl, combine warm milk with active dry yeast. Allow to sit for about 5-10 minutes until frothy.
  2. In a large bowl, add flour, sugar, eggs, and butter. Pour in the frothy yeast mixture and stir until combined.
  3. Transfer the dough to a floured surface and knead for 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
  4. Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let it rise in a warm area for 1.5 to 2 hours until doubled.
  5. Punch down the dough, divide it into three parts, roll each into a rope, and braid them together.
  6. Insert dyed hard-boiled eggs into the braid at intervals for decoration.
  7. Cover the braided dough and let it rise for another 30 minutes.
  8. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Brush the dough with an egg wash and bake for 25-30 minutes.
  9. Allow to cool on a wire rack before slicing and serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 5gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, weigh flour for accuracy. Store bread wrapped in plastic to maintain softness.

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