ITALIAN EASTER SWEET BREAD RECIPE - (4.4/5)
Provided by gocatgo
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a small saucepan, heat the milk and butter together just until the butter melts, set aside to cool. Add 1 tablespoon of sugar to the warm water and stir to mix, then sprinkle the yeast over top of the warm sugar and water and set aside for about 5 minutes. In the bowl of a standing mixer with a hand held whisk, mix together the eggs, and sugar until combined, add the butter, then and milk mixture, then the yeast and water mixture, then add the vanilla and orange zest, mix everything together so you have all the wet ingredients well-combined. Switch the attachment to a dough hook and add in 4/12 cups of the flour and the salt, mix until a soft dough forms. Gradually add a little more flour, about 1/4 to 1/2 cup, to make a nice smooth, but slightly sticky dough. Lightly grease a large bowl with some vegetable oil, place the ball of dough in the oiled bowl and brush a tiny bit of oil over the top as well. Cover with plastic wrap and place it in a warm spot and let it rise for about 1 1/2 hours or until it has doubled in volume. Line a couple baking sheets with parchment paper and brush them lightly with some melted butter, set aside. Once the dough has risen properly, dump onto a lightly floured surface, punch it down and cut into 4 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a rope about 22 inches long. Lay 2 ropes at a time side by side in front of you loosely braid them together. Lift the braid onto the prepared baking sheet and pinch the ends to seal, so that you now have a circle. Place 3 eggs in each circle lengthwise, tucking them between the ropes. Cover with plastic wrap and place them somewhere warm for 45 minutes or until doubled in size. Brush the tops with the egg wash and sprinkle over some sprinkles, bake them for 30 minutes or until golden, making sure to rotate the baking sheets half way though for even baking. Let them cool completely and then slice and serve.
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Sophia Estrada
[email protected]I've made this bread several times now and it's always been a hit. It's the perfect Easter treat!
Hina Iqbal
[email protected]This bread was a bit too dry for my taste.
Ron Kruzyk
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of sweet breads, but this one was surprisingly delicious. It was moist and flavorful, and the glaze was the perfect finishing touch.
James Kirkpatrick
[email protected]This bread was a bit too dense for my liking, but the flavor was good.
Priyanjali Menaka
[email protected]I've tried many Italian Easter bread recipes over the years, but this one is by far the best. It's the perfect combination of sweet and tangy, and the texture is out of this world.
rems b
[email protected]This bread is a beautiful addition to any Easter brunch. It's easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser.
Alfonso
[email protected]Overall, I was really happy with this recipe. The bread was delicious and it was a great way to celebrate Easter.
PATRICK OMWERI
[email protected]I had some trouble getting the bread to rise properly, but it still tasted good.
Anthony Arundel
[email protected]This bread was a bit too sweet for my taste, but my kids loved it.
Jose “elbarberito” Rondon
[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, and the texture is amazing. I highly recommend it!
Mahar nabeel
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the bread came out perfect. It was so delicious, my family loved it!
Tulbdr “Tbn” Nepali
[email protected]This Italian Easter bread turned out amazing! It was so easy to make and the results were incredible. The bread was light and fluffy, with a perfect golden crust. I'll definitely be making this again for next year's Easter celebration.