ITALIAN EASTER BREAD
"Both the Italians and the Swiss prepare this festive Easter bread with colored eggs embedded in the dough," informs Dolores Skrout of Summerhill, Pennsylvania.
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 55m
Yield 1 bread.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine 1 cup flour, sugar, yeast and salt. Add milk and butter; beat 2 minutes on medium. Add 2 eggs and 1/2 cup flour; beat 2 minutes on high. Stir in fruit, nuts and aniseed; mix well. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough. , Turn onto a lightly floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl; turn once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour., If desired, dye remaining eggs (leave them uncooked); lightly rub with oil. Punch dough down. Divide in half; roll each piece into a 24-in. rope. Loosely twist ropes and tuck eggs into openings. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 30 minutes. , Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pan; cool on a wire rack.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 185 calories, Fat 5g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 98mg cholesterol, Sodium 203mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 6g protein.
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[email protected]This bread was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still good.
vinny Vetty
[email protected]This bread was delicious! I loved the citrus flavor.
Natalie Cantu
[email protected]This bread was a little too dense for my taste, but the flavor was good.
bigjonthefriendlygiant
[email protected]This bread was easy to make and turned out delicious. I'll definitely be making it again.
Imtiaz Safi
[email protected]I've made this bread several times now and it's always a hit. It's the perfect balance of sweet and savory.
Pinkal Meghji
[email protected]This bread was a bit too dry for my taste.
XxkittygachaxX
[email protected]This was my first time making Italian Easter bread and it turned out great! I was so happy with the results.
Usman Chuhan
[email protected]This bread was dense and flavorful. It was perfect for a special occasion.
Tapon Kumar
[email protected]This bread was a little bland.
Waqas Rahim
[email protected]The instructions were easy to follow and the bread turned out perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.
Cedar Rayne
[email protected]This bread was a bit too sweet for my taste.
Aphile Sibani
[email protected]This bread was easy to make and turned out beautifully. It was a big hit with my family and friends.
Nepa Lunatic
[email protected]This bread was absolutely delicious! I will definitely be making it again.
Shofiqul Islam
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly, but my bread didn't turn out as light and fluffy as I expected.
Hamza Khan786
[email protected]The flavor of this bread was good, but it was a little dry.
Masego phefo
[email protected]This bread was a little too dense for my taste.
kamille brown
[email protected]I've made this bread several times now, and it always turns out great. It's so easy to make, and it's always a crowd-pleaser.
Kaleem Palh
[email protected]This bread is so delicious and festive. It's perfect for Easter brunch.
Dowlot Khan
[email protected]This Easter bread was a hit! I used fresh lemon zest and orange zest, and the bread had a wonderful citrus flavor. The texture was perfect, too - light and fluffy on the inside, with a slightly crispy crust.