Italian Easter Bread
Experience the joy of baking with our Italian Easter Breadsoft sweet and festive Perfect for any celebration Give this delight a try today
- Prep Time: 2 hours
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 30 minutes
- Yield: 1 loaf
- Category: Bread
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 500 grams of all-purpose flour
- 100 grams of granulated sugar
- 7 grams of active dry yeast
- 240 milliliters of warm milk
- 3 large eggs
- 85 grams of unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon of salt
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
- Colorful sprinkles
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix warm milk and a teaspoon of sugar, then sprinkle in the yeast. Let it sit until frothy.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, and salt. Add the frothy yeast mixture, eggs, butter, and vanilla extract. Stir until a dough forms.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 10 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place until doubled in size.
- Punch down the dough and divide it into three parts. Roll each part into a rope and braid them, forming a circle with the ends tucked under.
- Place the braided dough on a baking sheet, cover, and let it rise again until puffy.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Brush the top with beaten egg and sprinkle with colorful sprinkles. Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
Notes
Italian Easter Bread is a delightful experience that brings family and friends together, offering a delicious twist to your Easter celebrations with trending festive décor and nostalgic flavors.