Braided Easter Bread Recipe

Name: Braided Easter Bread
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 5 eggs (uncooked), dyed different colors; 3 Tbsp. butter; 1/3 c. milk; 1/4 c. sugar; 1/4 tsp. salt; 1 1/2 tsp. active dry yeast; 2 to 2 1/2 c. flour; 1/2 tsp. cardamon; 1/2 tsp. cinnamon; 3/4 tsp. lemon peel; 1/4 tsp. aniseed; 1 egg (room temperature); 1 egg white, slightly beaten; 2 Tbsp. sugar; 1 Tbsp. sesame seed

Servings: persons

5 eggs (uncooked), dyed different colors
3 Tbsp. butter
1/3 c. milk
1/4 c. sugar
1/4 tsp. salt
1 1/2 tsp. active dry yeast
2 to 2 1/2 c. flour
1/2 tsp. cardamon
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
3/4 tsp. lemon peel
1/4 tsp. aniseed
1 egg (room temperature)
1 egg white, slightly beaten
2 Tbsp. sugar
1 Tbsp. sesame seed

1
Heat butter and milk to 120u00b0 to 130u00b0.
2
Combine 1/4 cup sugar, salt, yeast and 1 1/2 cups flour in a large bowl.
3
Add milk mixture, combining thoroughly.
4
Add cardamon, cinnamon, lemon peel, aniseed and egg; mix thoroughly.
5
Add remaining flour in small amounts until a soft dough.
6
Knead until smooth (approximately 10 minutes).
7
Place in greased bowl, coating all sides; cover with damp towel.
8
Set in warm place to double (about an hour).

630

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 5 eggs (uncooked), dyed different colors, 3 Tbsp. butter, 1/3 c. milk, 1/4 c. sugar, and more.

Yes, Braided Easter Bread falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Braided Easter Bread

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