Easter Bread Recipe

Name: Easter Bread
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 egg yolks; 1 1/2 lb. butter; 1/2 tsp. salt; 1 c. sugar; 1 c. milk; 1 (2 oz.) cake yeast; 1 oz. apricot brandy (to your preference); 1 grated orange rind and juice; 1 tsp. vanilla; bread flour

Servings: persons

1
Warm butter, sugar and milk to 105u00b0.
2
Dissolve yeast in a little warm water and mix with warm milk mixture.
3
Beat egg yolks and add to milk mixture.
4
Add other ingredients and blend.
5
Mix in 4 cups and blend until smooth.
6
Add enough extra flour to make dough workable.
7
Knead dough and let rise in a warm spot until double (about 1/2 hour). Punch down and shape into one large loaf or two smaller loaves.
8
Let rise again until double in size.
9
Bake at 300u00b0 for 10 minutes, then bake at 325u00b0 for about 55 minutes until nicely browned.
10
Check smaller loaves early to see if done.

1718

kcal

Calories

155

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 egg yolks, 1 1/2 lb. butter, 1/2 tsp. salt, 1 c. sugar, and more.

Yes, Easter Bread falls under the Baking & Desserts 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.

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