easter bread

(2 RATINGS)
74 Pinches
Bangor, PA
Updated on Apr 2, 2011

My mother got this recipe from a neighbor 40 years ago. It's a great raisin bread that could be made throughout the year but for our family we keep it special for Easter. Make sure you make this in a huge bowl it's a large batter. I hope you enjoy it as much as we do and add it to your Easter tradition.

prep time
cook time 35 Min
method ---
yield 6-7 loaves

Ingredients

  • 12 - eggs
  • 2 sticks butter, room temperature
  • 2 tablespoons shortening
  • 3 cups sugar
  • 1 quart milk
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 2 packages yeast
  • 5 pounds flour
  • 1 15 oz boxes golden raisins

How To Make easter bread

  • Step 1
    Put the 5 pounds of flour into a LARGE bowl. Add all other dry ingredients, butter and shortening. Make a well and add eggs, milk and raisins. Mix well. This is a very wet batter. Let rise overnight. In the morning shape into six or seven loaves and place in pans. Let rise 3 hours and bake for 30-35 minutes in a 325 degree oven. Rub with butter while hot and loaves will be golden brown

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