EASTER "EGG" BREAD

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Easter

My grandmother used to make Easter Egg breads, but she used to make small individual braided "baskets" with an egg nestled in the center under the handle. This recipe is very similar to hers, but makes one large loaf instead. This recipe is from the April 1983 issue of Good Housekeeping magazine. Prep time includes 3 hours rising time.

Provided by Dee514

Categories     Yeast Breads

Time 4h30m

Yield 1 Loaf

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 -3 1/2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
1/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 package active dry yeast
2/3 cup whole milk
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 whole eggs
1 egg white
1 egg yolk
3 teaspoons freshly grated lemons, rind of
1 teaspoon water
5 raw eggs, colored with edible dye

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, mix together 1 cup flour, sugar, salt and yeast.
  • Heat butter and milk to 125°-130°F.
  • With mixer on low, beat warm liquid into flour mixture until well blended.
  • Increase speed to medium and continue beating for 2 minutes.
  • Beat in 2 eggs, 1 egg white and 1/2 cup flour.
  • Continue beating for 2 more minutes.
  • By hand, stir in lemon peel and 1 to 1 1/4 cups flour.
  • Place dough on a lightly floured board, and knead for about 5 minutes adding about 1/2 to 1 cup flour while kneading.
  • Shape dough into a ball and place in a well greased (buttered) bowl, turn dough to grease the top.
  • Cover and let rise in a warm draft free place until doubled (about 1 1/2 hours).
  • Punch down dough, turn on to a lightly floured board, divide dough in half and allow it to rest for 15 minutes.
  • Grease a large round pizza pan or cookie sheet.
  • To shape the dough into ropes without stretching it, hold a dough half in both hands and gently"shake" it (don't pull it) into a rope.
  • Place the ropes of dough side by side on the pan and turning the pan as you work, loosely twist the ropes into a ring forming 5"nests" for the colored eggs.
  • Cover, and let rise again until doubled (about 1 1/2 hours).
  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Carefully insert the raw colored eggs into the"nests" by gently spreading the dough apart to make space (its best not to let the raw eggs touch the pan, it causes them to crack).
  • Beat the egg yolk with 1 teaspoon water and brush dough with egg wash.
  • Bake bread about 30 minutes or until deep golden brown.
  • Carefully slide bread off the pan on to a wire rack, and let cool.
  • Note: The colored raw eggs end up being"hard cooked.
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Daoud Awan
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This bread is a must-try for any Easter brunch.


Dilawar Hussain
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I'm so glad I made this bread. It's the perfect way to celebrate Easter.


Dddd Ssst
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This bread is a little time-consuming to make, but it's worth the effort. It's so impressive and delicious.


Jenny Beqiri
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I've never had Easter egg bread before, but this recipe has made me a fan. It's so delicious and festive.


Oratile Phuluwa
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This bread is the perfect balance of sweet and savory. It's perfect for breakfast, lunch, or dinner.


Deonta Friston
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I'm not a baker, but this recipe was easy to follow and the bread turned out amazing.


Tisa Moni
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This bread is a work of art. It's almost too pretty to eat.


Jeramie Watkins
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's the perfect Easter bread.


Mukalazi Jimmy
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This bread is so good, I could eat it every day.


Nirosha Kumari
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This recipe is a keeper! I'll definitely be making this bread again and again.


Monkey Michaelis
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I'm not sure what went wrong, but my bread didn't turn out anything like the picture. It was more like a brick than a loaf of bread.


Morium Momin
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This bread was a complete disaster! It didn't rise properly, and it was so dense and heavy that it was inedible.


Precious Munic
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The instructions were a little confusing, but I figured it out eventually. The bread turned out great, so it was worth the extra effort.


Orlando Vanrossum
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This bread was a little dry for my taste. I think I might try adding some extra butter or milk next time.


Uzoamaka Enewally
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I've made this bread several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's so easy to make, and it's always a hit.


Mr mark
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This bread is perfect for Easter brunch. It's light and airy, and it pairs perfectly with fresh fruit and mimosas.


Sahyam Majhi
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I love the colorful sprinkles on top of this bread. It really makes it look special.


Tanisha Tusha
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This bread was a little more challenging to make than I expected, but it was worth the effort. It turned out beautifully and tasted even better.


Blind GamerZ
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I'm not usually a fan of sweet breads, but this one was surprisingly good. It was light and fluffy, with just the right amount of sweetness.


Venda timothy
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This Easter egg bread was a hit at our family gathering! It was so delicious and festive, and the kids loved helping me decorate it.