Easter Bread

Easter Bread has always been a tradition in my family...I have fond memories of my Grandmother making each of her grandchildren their own egg bread at Easter time....I was never really a bread maker or fond of using yeast until recently so I thought I would give making this bread a try, and I am so glad I did....now I can bring back this tradition for my grandchildren....These little individual breads are just so cute!....This recipe will make 6 small breads...you could also make 3 larger breads if you like...I recently found some colorful new sprinkles on Amazon....and I used Neon food coloring on this batch for a bold colored egg....you color these eggs raw, they will bake with the bread....Here is how I made these...I hope you enjoy!

INGREDIENTS

1 Cup Milk

1 package or 2 1/4 teaspoons of rapid rise or instant yeast

pinch of sugar

1/2 Cup or 1 stick soft butter

5 Cups flour -divided- ( I use 00 flour) but all purpose is fine

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/2 Cup Granulated Sugar

3 eggs

2 1/2 teaspoons Anise Extract or 2 teaspoons for more subtle flavor

1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract  

6 Eggs-raw- (for coloring)

1 egg for egg wash

GLAZE

1 Cup Powdered Sugar

2-3 Tablespoons Milk

1 Tablespoon Light Corn Syrup (Karo)

DIRECTIONS

1. Warm the milk in the microwave for 40 seconds...add yeast and pinch of sugar and set aside

2. Using a stand mixer with a dough hook, add the soft butter, beat then add 2 cups of the flour

3. Add the eggs one at a time, then slowly pour the milk mixture in, then add the salt, sugar and the extracts and continue mixing

4. Slowly add the remaining 3 cups of flour until dough forms

5. Remove dough and knead, adding flour if needed till no longer sticky

6. Place dough in well greased bowl and cover, let rise til doubles in size about 1-1 1/2 hours

7. Punch dough down and remove from bowl...separate into 12 even pieces (I cut in half then half each piece until I have 12

8. Roll each piece into a 12 inch long rope...take 2 pieces and pinch ends together ...braid..and form into circle being  sure to pinch other end under

Place each circle on parchment lined or silpat lined baking sheet, cover and let rest for 1 hour .....you can dye your raw eggs while waiting

9. Once done rising place a dyed egg into center of each circle...brush with egg wash and bake at 350 for 15-20 minutes until golden

10. Once cooled brush with glaze then sprinkles of your choice

ENJOY!!

NOTE: I would not consume the eggs unless you are eating within a couple hours of baking

EASTER BREAD

Yield: 6 individual breads or 3 large

Author: Natalie Buscemi-Hindman

Easter bread is a tradition in my family...and I am trying to keep this tradition going!

Ingredients:

DOUGH

• 1 Cup Milk
• 1 package or 2 1/4 teaspoons rapid rise or instant yeast
• pinch of sugar
• 1/2 Cup or 1 stick soft butter
• 5 Cups flour divided ( I use 00 but all purpose is fine)
• 1/4 teaspoon Salt
• 1/2 Cup granulated sugar
• 3 Eggs
• 2 1/2 teaspoons Anise Extract 
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
• 6 raw eggs for coloring
• 1 Egg for egg wash

GLAZE

• 1 Cup Powder Sugar
• 2-3 Tablespoons Milk
• 1 Tablespoon Light Corn Syrup

Instructions:

How to cook EASTER BREAD

1. Warm the milk in the microwave for 40 seconds...add yeast and pinch of sugar ...stir and set aside
2. Using a stand mixer with a paddle add butter, beat then add 2 cups of flour
3. Add eggs one at a time, then slowly pour the milk and yeast mixture in, then add salt sugar and extracts and continue mixing 
4. Remove paddle and add dough hook...slowly add remaining 3 cups of flour until dough forms
5. Remove dough and add to floured surface...knead, adding flour till no longer sticky
6. Place dough in greased bowl...cover and let rise until doubled in size,,,1-2 hours
7. Punch dough down and remove from bowl...separate into 12 even pieces (cut in half and then half each piece until you have 12)
8. Roll each piece into a 12 inch long rope... take 2 pieces ..pinch ends together and braid...then form into a circle...pinching ends together
9. Place each circled braid onto parchment lined baking sheet...cover and let rest 1 hour...you can dye your raw eggs while waiting (I used neon food coloring for a bolder color)
10. Once done rising , place a dyed egg into center of each circle...brush dough with egg wash and Bake at 350 for 15-20 minutes until golden
11. Once cooled, brush with glaze and then add sprinkles of your choice...Enjoy!!

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