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.

Sapana Sap
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This bread was a little too sweet for my taste. I might reduce the amount of sugar next time.


Isaiah Grear
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I'm not a big fan of anise, so I omitted it from the recipe. The bread still turned out great!


Hunter Kid
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This bread is perfect for any occasion. I've made it for Christmas, Easter, and even just for a weekend treat.


Huraira Mehmood
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The anise seeds give this bread a unique and delicious flavor.


Ahmad ali Khan
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This bread is so moist and flavorful. I love the addition of the dried fruit and nuts.


hiro Alom
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I've made this bread several times and it's always perfect. It's a great recipe for beginners.


all bangla tips
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This is my go-to recipe for sweet Italian holiday bread. It's always a hit!


Ab Kodir
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I made this bread for a party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it.


Hadad Official
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This bread is delicious! It's the perfect combination of sweet and savory.


Maria Chatterpaul
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and always turns out perfectly. I've made it for Christmas, Easter, and even just for a weekend treat.


SF YT
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This was my first time making sweet Italian holiday bread and it turned out great! The instructions were easy to follow and the bread was ready in no time. It was a big hit with my family and friends.


786MD CHHOTELAL Mahamad
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This bread is absolutely delicious! The dough is so soft and fluffy, and the filling is perfectly sweet and gooey. I highly recommend this recipe.


Olayiwola Babatunde
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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 always turns out perfectly. I love the way the anise seeds give it a subtle licorice flavor.


Elizabeth kv
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Followed the recipe exactly and the bread turned out perfectly! It's so soft and fluffy, with a delicious sweet flavor. I love the addition of the dried fruit and nuts, it gives the bread a nice texture and flavor contrast.


sagor pk
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This sweet Italian holiday bread was a hit at our Christmas party! It was so moist and flavorful, and the orange zest and anise seeds gave it a wonderful festive touch. I'll definitely be making this again next year.