Easter Bread Recipe

Name: Easter Bread
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 packages yeast; 1/4 cup lukewarm milk; 1 teaspoon sugar; 1/2 cup butter; 2/3 cup sugar; lemon and orange rind; 1 teaspoon salt; 3/4 cup scalded milk; 4 eggs beaten; 6 cups flour

Servings: persons

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In a small bowl, proof the yeast with 1/4 cup milk and 1 teaspoon sugar. In a large bowl, combine softened butter, sugar, rind and salt. Add in scalded milk while hot. Stir well-cool mix to lukewarm. Add yeast mix. Add 4 eggs and 2 cups flour. Beat with electric mixer, medium for 2 minutes. Add in 2 more cups of flour and either use mixture or by hand. Dough should be soft and slightly sticky. Add more flour if needed. Turn dough out, knead in 1 1/2 cups flour-knead about 10 minutes or until smooth and satiny. Form dough in ball, place in a greased bowl. Cover and let rise to double its size. Punch down, divide into loaves. Cover and let rise again, double in size. Brush with butter and bake.

1173

kcal

Calories

Fat

176

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: 2 packages yeast, 1/4 cup lukewarm milk, 1 teaspoon sugar, 1/2 cup butter, and more.

Yes, 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.

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