EASTER BIRD'S NEST BREAD
This decorative, tasty bread looks like a bird's nest when finished. Use raw eggs that you've colored to put in the center. They cook right along with the bread! This is a favorite in my family, and we have it for breakfast every Easter Sunday with the eggs we've colored. This Easter bread is especially tasty because it has a faint hint of lemon in it. My favorite way to eat it is warmed up, with butter spread on top.
Provided by Dorese
Categories Bread Yeast Bread Recipes
Time 4h15m
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Sprinkle yeast onto warm water in a mixing bowl; let stand 5 minutes. Stir in 2 tablespoons sugar and 1 1/2 cups flour until smooth, then cover and set aside in a warm place until doubled in bulk, about 1 hour.
- Cream together the shortening, 1 cup of sugar, and salt in a bowl. Add the 2 eggs and egg white, one at a time, mixing until smooth between each addition. Stir in the yeast mixture along with the lemon zest, lemon juice, and remaining 3 1/4 cups flour until a smooth dough is formed. When the dough has pulled together, turn it out onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic, about 8 minutes.
- Lightly oil a large bowl, place the dough in the bowl and turn to coat with oil. Cover with a damp cloth and let rise in a warm place until doubled in volume, about 1 hour.
- Deflate the dough and turn it out onto a lightly floured surface. Divide the dough into four equal size rounds; cover and let rest for 2 minutes. Roll each round into a long rope about 18 inches long.
- Grease two large baking sheets. Using the two long pieces of dough, form a loosely braided ring on one of the baking sheets, leaving spaces for three colored eggs. Seal the ends of the ring together and use your fingers to slide the eggs between the braids of dough. Repeat to form second loaf. Cover, and let rise until doubled in bulk , or until your finger leaves a dent when the bread is gently pressed, about 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Beat egg yolk together with 1 tablespoon heavy cream; set aside.
- Bake in preheated oven for 10 minutes, then brush on egg yolk mixture and decorate with candy sprinkles. Continue to bake until the loaves are dark brown and sound hollow when tapped on the bottom, 30 to 40 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 223.1 calories, Carbohydrate 29.7 g, Cholesterol 79.1 mg, Fat 9.2 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 5.6 g, SaturatedFat 2.4 g, Sodium 175.6 mg, Sugar 10.4 g
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colt shanks
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of chocolate, but these breads were still really good. The bread is soft and fluffy, and the chocolate chips add a nice sweetness. I would definitely make these again.
Mohammed Salamat
[email protected]These breads are so easy to make and they're always a hit with my family. I love that I can use any kind of chocolate chips I want. They're the perfect treat for any occasion.
Alexandra Stonewall
[email protected]Not my favorite.
Falak Soormro
[email protected]These Easter Birds' Nest Breads are the perfect way to celebrate spring. They're fun to make and they taste delicious. I highly recommend them!
Shani_wri8ss07
[email protected]Okay.
Anton Estevez
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a fun and festive Easter treat. The breads are easy to make and they're always a hit with my family and friends.
owen mtonga
[email protected]Yum!
Syd
[email protected]These are the cutest little breads! I can't wait to make them for my Easter party.
Ismail “Mohamed” Mohamed
[email protected]Meh.
Syed Aminullah Hussaini
[email protected]I made these breads for my Easter brunch and they were a big hit. They're so easy to make and they look so festive. I will definitely be making them again next year.
Michelle Haynes
[email protected]Cute!
MD. SHOJIB HOSSAIN
[email protected]These are a fun twist on the traditional Easter bread. I love the way the chocolate chips look like little bird's eggs. They're also really easy to make, which is a bonus.
justine Nalunkuma
[email protected]Not bad!
RobHorror240
[email protected]I've made these breads several times now and they're always a hit. They're so easy to make and they always turn out perfect. I love that I can use any kind of chocolate chips I want.
Ricci Bryan
[email protected]These are so cute! I can't wait to make them for my kids.
candy candy
[email protected]A fun and easy recipe that's perfect for any occasion. The bread is soft and fluffy, and the chocolate chips add a delicious sweetness. I will definitely be making this again!
Diva Queen
[email protected]I made these breads for a baby shower and they were a huge success. Everyone loved them!
Kasi Kasi
[email protected]These Easter Birds' Nest Breads were a hit with my family! They're so easy to make and look so festive. I used three different types of chocolate chips and the kids loved finding them all. They're the perfect treat for spring!