Description
Easter Bread is a delightful, sweet, braided loaf that fills your home with warmth and tradition. A perfect centerpiece for your holiday table, this recipe will make every celebration memorable.
Ingredients
- All-Purpose Flour
- Granulated Sugar
- Active Dry Yeast
- Whole Milk
- Unsalted Butter
- Eggs
- Lemon or Orange Zest
- Salt
- Poppy or Sesame Seeds (for topping)
Instructions
- Activate the yeast: Combine warm milk, sugar, and yeast in a small bowl; let sit until frothy.
- Prepare the dough: In a large bowl, whisk flour and salt. Make a well in the center and add melted butter, eggs, lemon zest, and the activated yeast mixture.
- Knead the dough: On a floured surface, knead for 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- First rise: Place dough in a greased bowl, cover it, and let rise in a warm place until doubled (1-2 hours).
- Braid the bread: Punch down the dough, divide into three pieces, roll into ropes, and braid together.
- Bake: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Brush with egg wash; sprinkle seeds if desired. Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg