Italian Easter Cheese Bread – a delicious recipe with flour, yeast, eggs, egg yolks reserving, water, salt. Easy to follow and perfect for any occasion.
Serves 4
General
Servings:persons
1
["Combine all of the dough ingredients (except the cheese) in the bowl of a stant mixer and beat on medium speed for 10 minutes or unitl the dough becomes shiny and satiny. It will be very sticky. Scrape down the sides of the bowl peroidically during mixing.", "Add the cheese to the dough and continue to mix until it is totally combined.", "Scrape the dough into a lightly greased bowl and cover with plastic wrap. Allow the dough to rest in a warm, draft free place (approximately 1 hour). No need to worry that it didn't rise much. It won't at this point.", "Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and roll the dough out into a log shape. Divide the dough into 6 equal portions. Set three portions aside while you shape the first loaf.", "Roll three portions of dough into approximate 9"" ropes. Braid the three ropes together, pinching the ends. Place the braid into a greased loaf pan, making sure to tick the ends under if needed. Continue the same process with the second loaf.", "Allow the braided loaves to rise until considerably larger (this will take approximately 31/2 - 4 hours).", "Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Brush the top of the risen loaves with the reserved egg whites and sprinkle with additional shreddded cheese.", "Bake the bread in a preheated oven for 15 minutes then reduce the heat of the oven to 350 degrees and continue baking for 30-35 minutes until the loaves are a deep, golden brown. Remove and allow to cool completely before slicing."]
1048
kcal
Calories
36
g
Fat
118
g
Carbs
60
g
Protein
FatCarbsProtein
* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.
No additional tips available.
No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.
How did you like this recipe?
Thank you — your rating has been saved!
Frequently Asked Questions
This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.
You need 9 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 5 cups all-purpose flour, 2 1/2 teaspoons instant yeast, 6 large eggs at room temperature, 2 large egg yolks reserving the whites, and more.
Yes, Italian Easter Cheese 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.
We use cookies — including from Google AdSense — to give you a better experience and show relevant advertising.
Privacy Policy
