Description
Easter Bread is a delightful, sweet treat that adds joy to spring celebrations with its fluffy texture and vibrant toppings. Perfect for family gatherings or as a festive gift!
Ingredients
- All-purpose flour
- Active dry yeast
- Sugar
- Milk
- Butter
- Eggs
- Lemon or orange zest
- Sprinkles or colored sugar
Instructions
- Activate the yeast: In warm milk, dissolve sugar and yeast; let sit until frothy (5-10 minutes).
- Create the dough: Mix flour, zest, and salt in a bowl; add melted butter, eggs, and yeast mixture. Combine well.
- Knead: On a floured surface, knead dough for 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Let it rise: Place dough in an oiled bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and let it rise in a warm place until doubled (1-2 hours).
- Braid: Divide dough into three strands, roll out, and braid together.
- Bake: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Place braided dough on a parchment-lined baking sheet; let rise for another 30 minutes. Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Traditional
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg