Description
Experience the joy of Easter with this vibrant and delicious Easter Egg Bread. Perfect for festive gatherings, this colorful treat is a visual and culinary delight that your family and friends will remember.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup warm milk, approximately 110°F (43°C)
- 1/2 cup sugar, preferably granulated
- 2 tsp active dry yeast
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
- 3 large eggs, at room temperature
- 1 tsp salt
- Colorful Easter eggs (hard-boiled or plastic)
- Optional: Egg wash (1 egg combined with 1 tbsp milk)
Instructions
- Mix the dry ingredients: flour, sugar, and yeast in a large bowl.
- In a separate bowl, whisk warm milk, eggs, and melted butter; combine with dry ingredients.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface until smooth and elastic (8-10 minutes).
- Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise for 1 hour until doubled.
- Punch down the dough, shape into a braid, and embed Easter eggs; let rise again for 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and brush with egg wash.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown.
Notes
- Ensure your yeast is fresh for optimal rise.
- Let ingredients come to room temperature for better mixing.
- Do not skip the egg wash for a nice finish.
- Experiment with different braiding techniques.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Breads
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 210 Kcal
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Easter Egg Bread, festive bread, colorful bread, holiday baking, Easter recipes