Description
Easter Bread is a delightful sweet bread that fills your home with warmth and tradition, making it perfect for holiday celebrations and cherished family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Zest of 1 lemon or orange
Instructions
- Warm the milk until lukewarm, then sprinkle in the yeast and sugar; let sit until foamy.
- In a bowl, mix flour, remaining sugar, and salt. Add the yeast mixture, eggs, melted butter, and zest; combine gently.
- Knead on a floured surface until smooth (about 10 minutes). Let rise in an oiled bowl until doubled (about 1 hour).
- Punch down the dough, divide it into three pieces, roll into ropes, and braid.
- Let the braided loaf rise again for 30 minutes on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Bake for 30-35 minutes until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 155
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 45mg