SWEET ITALIAN HOLIDAY BREAD

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This is authentic ciambellotto, a sweet loaf my great-grandmother used to bake in Italy. I still use her traditional recipe-the only update I made was for using modern appliances. -Denise Perrin, Vancouver, Washington

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h

Yield 1 loaf (20 slices).

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup sugar
2 tablespoons grated orange zest
3 teaspoons baking powder
3 large eggs, room temperature
1/2 cup 2% milk
1/2 cup olive oil
1 large egg yolk, lightly beaten
1 tablespoon coarse sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, whisk flour, sugar, orange zest and baking powder. In another bowl, whisk eggs, milk and oil until blended. Add to flour mixture; stir just until moistened., Shape into a 6-in. round loaf on a greased baking sheet. Brush top with egg yolk; sprinkle with coarse sugar. Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 45-50 minutes. Cover top loosely with foil during the last 10 minutes if needed to prevent overbrowning. Remove from pan to a wire rack; serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 197 calories, Fat 7g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 38mg cholesterol, Sodium 87mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

Br Rakib
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This recipe is a waste of time. The bread was dry and tasteless.


Chris Wilkerson
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my bread didn't turn out as good as I had hoped.


Brandon Mullen
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This bread is a bit too sweet for my taste, but it's still a good recipe.


Herman Bullins
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I had a little trouble finding some of the ingredients for this recipe, but it was worth the effort. The bread turned out great!


Safatullah Barakzai
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This bread is a bit pricey to make, but it's worth it for a special occasion.


Mohammed Sedig
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I love the way this bread smells while it's baking. It fills the whole house with a delicious aroma.


Komal Javed
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This bread is perfect for breakfast or brunch. It's also great for dessert with a cup of coffee or tea.


Renee Skinner
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I'm not a big fan of sweet breads, but this one is really good. The sweetness is just right and the bread is so soft and fluffy.


Madilyn Wyers
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This bread is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth the effort. It's the perfect bread for a special occasion.


Rize Sports
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I've made this bread several times and it always turns out perfect. It's a great recipe to have on hand for holiday baking.


mian Muhammad Zahid 252
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This bread is so soft and fluffy. It's the perfect bread for sandwiches or toast.


Kaitlyn Perumal
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I love the colorful sprinkles on top of this bread. It makes it look so festive and fun.


Joseph Ikenye
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This bread is perfect for any holiday gathering. It's easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser.


Sardar Baloch
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I made this bread for my family Christmas party and it was a huge success! Everyone raved about how delicious it was.


Logy H
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This recipe is a keeper! The bread was so moist and flavorful. I loved the crunchy sugar topping.


Oharisi Onome Fred
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This bread is so delicious! It's the perfect combination of sweet and savory. I used a mix of red and green sprinkles to give it a festive look.


Olamide Idowu
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I've tried many Italian holiday bread recipes, but this one is by far the best. The dough was easy to work with and the bread turned out perfectly golden brown.


Abdul hadi hadi
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This recipe was a hit at our holiday party! Everyone loved the sweet, fluffy bread and the colorful sprinkles. I will definitely be making it again next year.