This traditional Easter bread is topped with colored raw eggs, which cook as the bread bakes. It makes for a pretty centerpiece.
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 1h
Yield 1 loaf (20 slices).
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine 1 cup flour, sugar, yeast and salt. In a large saucepan, heat milk and 2 tablespoons butter to 120°-130°. Add dry ingredients; beat on medium speed for 2 minutes. Add eggs; mix well. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough. , Turn onto a lightly floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour., Punch dough down; turn onto a lightly floured surface. Knead in fruit, almonds and aniseed until blended. Let rest for 10 minutes. Divide dough in half. Shape each portion into a 24-in. rope. Loosely twist ropes together; place on a greased baking sheet and form into a ring. Pinch ends together. Melt remaining butter; brush over dough. Gently separate ropes and tuck dyed eggs into openings. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 40 minutes., Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on a wire rack. For glaze, in a bowl, combine the confectioners' sugar, vanilla and enough milk to achieve desired consistency; drizzle over bread. Sprinkle with candies if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 172 calories, Fat 5g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 80mg cholesterol, Sodium 169mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.
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Ishrat Sultana
[email protected]This is the best Italian Easter bread I've ever had. It's so light and fluffy, and the flavor is incredible.
Heather Dazley
[email protected]This bread is amazing! I made it for my Easter dinner and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it!
Jay Ward
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the bread turned out dense and dry. I'm not sure what I did wrong.
Zeeshanbutt Butt
[email protected]This bread was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still good. I think I would reduce the amount of sugar next time.
Gull Nehar
[email protected]I love this bread! It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfect. I've made it several times and it's always a hit with my family and friends.
Josefata Biu
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The bread turned out beautifully and tasted even better. I'm so glad I found this recipe.
OMONDI David
[email protected]I made this bread for my Easter brunch and it was a huge hit! It was so light and fluffy, and the flavor was amazing. I will definitely be making this again.
Jeremiah Victor
[email protected]This bread is absolutely delicious. The orange zest and anise flavor really shine through. I would definitely recommend this recipe.
Marwen Jamil
[email protected]I'm not a baker, but this recipe was easy to follow and the bread turned out perfect. It was so good, I ate two slices before anyone else could get to it!
Jackson Jacky
[email protected]I've made this bread several times now and it's always a winner. It's so delicious and everyone always asks for the recipe.
Michael Straub
[email protected]I made this bread for my family's Easter dinner and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it! It was so easy to make and the instructions were very clear.
Sarjavhaa Bilguutee
[email protected]This Italian Easter bread was a hit! It had a beautiful golden crust and a soft, fluffy interior. The flavor was amazing, with just the right amount of sweetness. I will definitely be making this again.