Description
Delight in this sweet, fluffy Easter bread that fills your home with warmth and nostalgia. Perfect for family gatherings, this festive treat will be the centerpiece of your celebration.
Ingredients
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- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 2 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/4 cup softened butter
- 3 large eggs (room temperature)
- Zest of 1 lemon or orange
- 1 teaspoon salt
- Decorative eggs (optional)
Instructions
- Warm the milk in a saucepan until hot but not boiling. Combine with yeast and sugar in a mixing bowl; let sit until bubbly (about 10 minutes).
- In another bowl, whisk together eggs and softened butter. Mix into the yeast mixture along with citrus zest.
- Gradually incorporate flour until a shaggy dough forms. Knead on a floured surface for 8–10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm area until doubled in size (about 1 hour).
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Shape the risen dough into a loaf or braid; add decorative eggs if desired.
- Bake for 30–35 minutes or until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg