Traditional Italian Easter Bread
Italian Easter Bread is a classic braided Easter bread with light sweetness, citrus aroma, and colorful eggs baked into the dough, perfect for celebrating Italian Easter traditions.
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Ingredients
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ cup milk warmed
- ¼ cup unsalted butter melted
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon grated orange zest
- Dyed Easter eggs for decoration
- Egg wash made from 1 egg beaten with 1 tablespoon water
Instructions
- Mix warm milk and yeast until foamy, then combine with remaining ingredients to form a soft dough.
- Knead until smooth, place in a greased bowl, and let rise until doubled.
- Divide, roll into ropes, braid, and shape into a circle.
- Press dyed Easter eggs gently into the braid.
- Let rise again until puffy.
- Brush with egg wash and bake at 350°F until golden, then cool.