italian easter bread
This is my mom's recipe. She got it from her girlfriend, Bernie. Both great cooks. The directions weren't that great so I had to improvise a bit. I'm posting this for Val who requested it. Val, hope you make this and let us know how it turns out. Will definitely be making this for Easter this year!
Blue Ribbon Recipe
This bread is just pretty as a picture...a festive addition to Easter dinner!
prep time
2 Hr 30 Min
cook time
45 Min
method
Bake
yield
Ingredients
- 1 package yeast
- 1/4 cup warm water
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 6 - egg yolks
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup warm milk
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest, grated
- 2 teaspoons vanilla
- 4 1/4 cups flour
- 1 teaspoon melted butter
- 1 - egg white, scrambled
- 6 - colored eggs (raw) (3 for each loaf - this is a guess)
How To Make italian easter bread
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Step 1Sprinkle yeast in warm water to dissolve. -
Step 2Cream butter and beat in sugar, egg yolks and salt. Then stir in warm milk, lemon zest, vanilla and yeast mixture.
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Step 3Add 2 cups of the flour and beat for 5 minutes.
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Step 4Gradually beat in remaining flour, then place dough on floured board and knead.
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Step 5Place dough in greased bowl and top with a little melted butter. Let rise 1 1/2 to 2 hours, then knead again.
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Step 6Cut dough into 6 pieces and roll each piece into a rope.
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Step 7Form 3 ropes into a braid (you will get two loaves).
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Step 8Nestle colored raw eggs throughout each braid.
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Step 9Brush top of loaves with egg whites.
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Step 10Bake at 325 degrees for 45 minutes or until golden brown.
- Last Step: Don't forget to share! Post a picture of your finished recipe here and on your favorite social network. Don't forget to tag Just A Pinch and include #justapinchrecipes!
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Culture:
Italian
Category:
Sweet Breads
Collection:
Easter
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Method:
Bake
Ingredient:
Flour
Keyword:
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