Easy Easter Bread Recipe
This Easy Easter Bread Recipe is a delightful treat to accompany your festive celebrations. With its soft texture and subtle sweetness, it's sure to become a family favorite.
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Servings:
Calories: 120kcal
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 4.5 cups all-purpose flour plus extra for dusting
- 1 cup milk warm
- 0.5 cup sugar
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter melted
- 2.25 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 4 large eggs at room temperature, divided
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.75 cup raisins optional
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest freshly grated
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- In a small bowl, dissolve yeast in warm milk. Let stand until creamy, about 10 minutes.
- In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, and salt. Stir in the yeast mixture, butter, 3 eggs, and vanilla. Mix well until a soft dough forms.
- Knead on a floured surface until smooth and elastic, about 8 minutes. Add the raisins and lemon zest, if using, and knead until evenly distributed.
- Place dough in a greased bowl, turning once to grease the top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Punch down the dough and divide into three pieces. Roll each piece into a rope and braid them together. Place the braid on a greased baking sheet.
- Beat the remaining egg and brush over the loaf. Bake in preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until golden brown and sounds hollow when tapped on the bottom.
Notes
For an extra festive touch, sprinkle with sugar or slivered almonds before baking. Allow to cool completely before slicing.