Easter Braid Recipe

Name: Easter Braid
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 to 7 c. flour; 5 Tbsp. sugar; 2 tsp. salt; 3/4 c. shortening; 8 oz. candied fruit; 1 c. pitted dates (cut-up); 1 c. black walnuts (cut-up); Grated peel of 1 orange; 2 pkg. active dry yeast; 3 Tbsp. sugar (for yeast cups); 6 Tbsp. lukewarm water; Pink, Yellow, and Green food coloring; 2 c. lukewarm milk

Servings: persons

6 to 7 c. flour
5 Tbsp. sugar
2 tsp. salt
3/4 c. shortening
8 oz. candied fruit
1 c. pitted dates (cut-up)
1 c. black walnuts (cut-up)
Grated peel of 1 orange
2 pkg. active dry yeast
3 Tbsp. sugar (for yeast cups)
6 Tbsp. lukewarm water
Pink, Yellow, and Green food coloring
2 c. lukewarm milk

1
Mix flour, salt, 5 Tbsp. sugar, & shortening together.
2
Add fruit, dates, nuts, and orange peel.
3
Divide the fruit ingredients into 3 equal portions in separate bowls.
4
Divide yeast equally into 3 cups.
5
Add 1 Tbsp. sugar into each yeast cup. Add 2 Tbsp. lukewarm water to each yeast cup to soften the yeast.
6
Add a few drops of 1 food coloring to each of the yeast cups.
7
In each yeast cup, add 1 Tbsp. flour to make a batter.
8
Divide lukewarm milk into 3 equal parts.
9
To each 1/3 fruit mixture, add 1 cup of yeast mixture and 1 portion of lukewarm milk.
10
Knead until well mixed and a soft dough is formed.
11
Grease bowls and dough.
12
Let rise in warm place until doubled in size.
13
Punch down & let rise again. divide each bowl of dough into 3 equal portions.
14
Roll each portion into ropes;
15
about 9 inches long.
16
Then braid (1 piece of each color) forming a loaf.
17
Place in greased loaf pans, allowing bread to double in size.
18
Bake in 350u00b0F. oven for about 25 to 30 minutes.

1128

kcal

Calories

Fat

158

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 to 7 c. flour, 5 Tbsp. sugar, 2 tsp. salt, 3/4 c. shortening, and more.

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

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Easter Braid

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