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Braided Easter Egg Bread Recipe

This is a beautiful and delicious braided bread, perfect for Easter celebrations. It features colorful eggs nestled within the braid.
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Preparation Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 55 minutes
Course: Bread
Cuisine: European
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 250 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup milk warmed
  • ½ cup sugar
  • 2 ¼ teaspoons active dry yeast
  • ½ cup butter softened
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 6 dyed eggs uncooked

Instructions 

  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine 1 cup of flour, sugar, salt, and yeast.
  2. Add the warm milk and butter. Mix until smooth.
  3. Add the eggs and 2 more cups of flour. Beat until smooth.
  4. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough.
  5. Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes.
  6. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease the top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.
  7. Punch dough down. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; divide into thirds. Shape each into a 20-in. rope. Place ropes on a greased baking sheet and braid; pinch ends to seal and tuck under.
  8. Gently split the braids apart and tuck the dyed eggs into the openings. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 30 minutes.
  9. Bake at 350°F for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pan to a wire rack to cool.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 250kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 50mg | Sodium: 200mg | Potassium: 100mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 200IU | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 2mg

Keywords

Bread, Easter, Holiday
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