Braided Easter Bread
A homemade bread recipe for Braided Easter Bread.
Ingredients
- 2 1/4 to 3 1/4 c. flour
- 1/4 c sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 pkg rapid−rise dry yeast
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 2/3 c warm milk
- 2 Tbsp butter, melted
- 1 Tbsp anise seed
- 1/2 c candied fruit (optional)
- 1/4 c chopped nuts (optional)
- 5 raw colored eggs
Instructions
- 1
Combine 1 cup of the flour, sugar, salt, and yeast.
- 2
Add dry mixture to the milk and melted butter mixture, along with the eggs. Beat with a mixer for 2 minutes.
- 3
Stir in enough of the remaining flour and the anise seed plus any of the candied fruit or nuts to make a soft dough.
- 4
Knead for 8 to 10 minutes. Add flour as necessary so dough is not sticky.
- 5
Let rise for about 1−1 1/2 hour or until double in size.
- 6
Divide dough in half. Roll each piece into 24" rope.
- 7
Overlap dough over itself (twist 2 pieces together) connecting the 4 end pieces to form a wreath. Place on greased baking sheet.
- 8
Place the five raw colored eggs into spaces between twists.
- 9
Brush with melted butter.
- 10
Let rise for 1 hour.
- 11
Bake at 350 for 35−50 minutes.
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