EASTER BREAD RING
This recipe is from Italy. The Italians love it, especially at Easter time.
Provided by MARBALET
Categories 100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes Breakfast Bread Recipes
Time 3h5m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Color the 5 eggs with egg dye. In a large mixing bowl, blend the white sugar, salt, and yeast well with 1 cup of the flour.
- In a saucepan, combine 2/3 cup milk and butter, heating slowly until liquid is warm and butter is melted. Pour the milk into the dry ingredients and beat 125 strokes with a wooden spoon. Add eggs and 1/2 cup flour or enough to make a thick batter. Beat vigorously for 2 minutes. Stir in enough flour to make a ball of dough that draws away from the sides of the bowl.
- Turn out onto a floured board and knead for about 10 minutes, working in additional flour to overcome stickiness. Place the dough in a greased bowl, turning to grease the top. Cover tightly with plastic wrap and put in a warm, draft-free place until doubled in bulk, about 1 hour.
- Meanwhile, combine the fruit, nuts, and anise seed.
- Punch down the dough and return it to a lightly floured board. Knead in the fruit mixture, keeping the syrupy pieces dusted with flour until they are worked into the dough. Divide the dough in half.
- Carefully roll each piece into a 24-inch rope--the fruit and nuts will make this slightly difficult. Loosely twist the two ropes together and form a ring on a greased baking sheet. Pinch the ends together well. Brush the dough with melted shortening. Push aside the twist to make a place for each egg. Push eggs down carefully as far as possible. Cover the bread with wax paper and let rise in a warm, draft-free place until doubled in bulk, about 1 hour.
- Bake the bread in a preheated 350 degree F (175 degrees C) oven for about 35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in a twist comes out clean. Place on a wire rack to cool.
- Once the bread is cool, drizzle the icing on top between the eggs, and decorate with colored sprinkles. To make icing: mix together confectioners' sugar, 1 tablespoon whole milk, and vanilla.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 654.6 calories, Carbohydrate 100.5 g, Cholesterol 251 mg, Fat 20.8 g, Fiber 3.3 g, Protein 17.1 g, SaturatedFat 6.1 g, Sodium 564.2 mg, Sugar 34.9 g
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Yusuf Muhammad MKD
[email protected]I'm not a big baker, but this recipe was so easy to follow. The bread turned out perfect and was a big hit with my family.
MD. Hamim
[email protected]This is the best Easter bread recipe I've ever tried. It's so flavorful and moist.
makaila hoover
[email protected]This bread is a must-try for any Easter celebration. It's so delicious and easy to make.
robiul shike
[email protected]I love this recipe! It's the perfect combination of sweet and savory.
Alilaiya Rashid
[email protected]This bread is so delicious and easy to make. I've been making it for my family for years and it's always a hit.
Rich Hinson
[email protected]I've been making this bread for years and it's always a hit. It's the perfect Easter bread.
Arinetwe Athony
[email protected]This is my new favorite Easter bread recipe. It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family and friends.
Micheal Chidimma
[email protected]I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and the bread is always delicious.
Jenaya Durand
[email protected]This bread is amazing! I've made it several times and it's always a hit.
Raymond Avogo
[email protected]I'm so glad I found this recipe. It was the perfect way to celebrate Easter with my family.
Sbusiso Sibiya
[email protected]This bread was a beautiful addition to our Easter table. It was so delicious and everyone loved it.
NIM0 HQ
[email protected]I made this bread for my family's Easter brunch and it was a hit! Everyone loved it.
Logan Vormelker
[email protected]This is the best Easter bread I've ever had. It's so moist and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again next year.
mrfluents Chuks
[email protected]I was looking for a simple and delicious Easter bread recipe and this was perfect. It turned out so good!
Will Diggs
[email protected]This bread was so easy to make! I'm not an experienced baker, but I was able to follow the recipe and make a delicious bread that everyone loved.
Emily Bazemore
[email protected]I've never made Easter bread before, but this recipe made it easy and fun. My family loved it!
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[email protected]I'm writing this comment with chocolate smeared across my face because I just couldn't wait to take a bite. This bread is SO GOOD.
Kamal Hasan
[email protected]This Easter bread turned out absolutely delicious! I followed the recipe exactly and it was perfect. The bread was light and fluffy, with a beautiful golden crust. It was also very easy to make, and I will definitely be making it again.