Orange Scented Easter Bread Recipe

Name: Orange Scented Easter Bread
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons active dry yeast (2 packages); ½ cup granulated sugar; 2 teaspoons salt; 6 -7 cups robin hood best for bread homestyle white flour; 1 ¾ cups warm milk; 4 eggs, lightly beaten; ½ cup butter, melted; 1 tablespoon orange zest; 1 ½ cups icing sugar; 2 -3 tablespoons orange juice

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons active dry yeast (2 packages)
½ cup granulated sugar
2 teaspoons salt
6 -7 cups robin hood best for bread homestyle white flour
1 ¾ cups warm milk
4 eggs, lightly beaten
½ cup butter, melted
1 tablespoon orange zest
1 ½ cups icing sugar
2 -3 tablespoons orange juice

1
Combine yeast, sugar, salt and 2 cups of flour in a large bowl, with a whisk or in the bowl of an electric mixer with a dough hook.
2
Add the warm milk, eggs, butter and orange zest.
3
Mix until smooth, about 3 minutes.
4
Add remaining flor 1/2 cup at a time (you may not need all the flour).
5
Until the dough is too stiff to stir by hand or if using a mixer enough flour to make a soft dough.
6
Knead dough 10 minutes by hand or 5 minutes by mixer.
7
Place dough in an oiled bowl and roll around to coat.
8
Cover with plastic wrap.
9
Let rise in a warm place until doubled about 1-1 1/2 hours.
10
Punch dough down and divide in half.
11
Divide each half in three strands and roll onto long ropes 14-inch long.
12
Braid 3 strands together and place on parchment lined baking shet.
13
Cover loosely with oiled plastsic wrap and let rise for 1 hour or until doubled in size.,.
14
Bake in preheated 350F for 25-30 minutes, or until internal temperature reaches 190F If making 1 large bread, for 50-60 minutes.
15
GLAZE: Combine icing sugar and orange juice.
16
Drizzle over warm bread.

1254

kcal

Calories

Fat

197

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 tablespoons active dry yeast (2 packages), ½ cup granulated sugar, 2 teaspoons salt, 6 -7 cups robin hood best for bread homestyle white flour, and more.

Yes, Orange Scented 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.

Orange Scented Easter Bread

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