Easter Egg Bread Recipe

Name: Easter Egg Bread
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 12 eggs in shells, uncooked and colored; 1/2 c. sugar; 1/2 c. shortening; 1/2 c. warm water; 4 1/2 c. sifted flour; colored sprinkles; 1/2 c. milk; 1 tsp. salt; 2 pkg. active dry yeast; 2 eggs (room temperature); 1 egg, beaten

Servings: persons

12 eggs in shells, uncooked and colored
1/2 c. sugar
1/2 c. shortening
1/2 c. warm water
4 1/2 c. sifted flour
colored sprinkles
1/2 c. milk
1 tsp. salt
2 pkg. active dry yeast
2 eggs (room temperature)
1 egg, beaten

1
Scald milk; add sugar, salt and shortening.
2
Cool to lukewarm. Sprinkle yeast on warm water; stir to dissolve.
3
Add to milk mixture 2 eggs slightly beaten and 2 1/2 cups flour.
4
Beat until smooth.
5
Stir in enough remaining flour to form a stiff dough. Turn onto floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic. Place in a large greased bowl, turn to coat.
6
Cover and let rise, about 1 hour, until doubled.
7
Punch down; cover and let rise again until almost doubled, about 30 minutes.
8
Divide dough into 4 equal parts.
9
Form each part into a 36-inch rope.
10
On a greased baking sheet, twist 2 of the ropes into a loosely braided ring, leaving space for 6 eggs.
11
Insert 6 eggs into spaces.
12
Repeat with remaining 2 ropes of dough.
13
Cover and let rise until doubled. Brush with beaten egg.
14
Sprinkle with colored sprinkles.
15
Bake at 375u00b0 for 15 to 20 minutes or until golden brown.
16
Serve warm.

1653

kcal

Calories

Fat

240

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 12 eggs in shells, uncooked and colored, 1/2 c. sugar, 1/2 c. shortening, 1/2 c. warm water, and more.

Yes, Easter Egg 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.

Easter Egg Bread

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