Braided Easter Egg Bread Recipe
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Braided Easter Egg Bread

By: MARBALET  
"This decorative Easter bread has whole eggs baked into it! Do not cook the whole eggs, as they will bake at the same time that the bread does. The eggs can also be dyed for extra color."

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Prep Time:
45 Min
Cook Time:
55 Min
Ready In:
3 Hrs 25 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 1 - 1 pound loaf
 

Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, divided
  • 1/4 cup white sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 (.25 ounce) package active dry yeast
  • 2/3 cup milk
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 eggs
  • 5 whole eggs, dyed if desired
  • 2 tablespoons butter, melted

Directions

  1. In a large bowl, combine 1 cup flour, sugar, salt and yeast; stir well. Combine milk and butter in a small saucepan; heat until milk is warm and butter is softened but not melted.
  2. Gradually add the milk and butter to the flour mixture; stirring constantly. Add two eggs and 1/2 cup flour; beat well. Add the remaining flour, 1/2 cup at a time, stirring well after each addition. When the dough has pulled together, turn it out onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic, about 8 minutes.
  3. Lightly oil a large bowl, place the dough in the bowl and turn to coat with oil. Cover with a damp cloth and let rise in a warm place until doubled in volume, about 1 hour.
  4. Deflate the dough and turn it out onto a lightly floured surface. Divide the dough into two equal size rounds; cover and let rest for 10 minutes. Roll each round into a long roll about 36 inches long and 1 1/2 inches thick. Using the two long pieces of dough, form a loosely braided ring, leaving spaces for the five colored eggs. Seal the ends of the ring together and use your fingers to slide the eggs between the braids of dough.
  5. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Place loaf on a buttered baking sheet and cover loosely with a damp towel. Place loaf in a warm place and let rise until doubled in bulk, about 45 minutes. Brush risen loaf with melted butter.
  6. Bake in preheated oven for 50 to 55 minutes, or until golden.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 236 | Total Fat: 8.8g | Cholesterol: 162mg

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 3, 2006 by MAINE-MOMMY 
I've alread reviewed this recipe, but I wanted to add something about preventing the color... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 29, 2005 by HROSSA 
This was a fun bread to make. The dough was easy to make in my mixer. I doubled the recipe... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 19, 2003 by CAFEROX 
I made this bread years ago - it was great and people are always impressed by how the colored... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 21, 2003 by DABSTERIZE 
This is the recipe I have been searching for. It tastes just like the Easter breads available... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 8, 2006 by B Spradley 
I love how simple the ingrediants are for this recipe. I've made it several times, the first... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 19, 2003 by MUMMZY 
Great bread, flavorfull and lots of fun. Its great to serve at the table and surprise your... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 12, 2006 by Brofrito 
Wow! this bread was easy and very tasty. The first one isn't cold yet and I'm already starting... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 27, 2005 by LoveMexiFood 
Thank You Holly for your recipe! It went over great today at the Easter Party. My daughter... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 11, 2006 by DesignerChefKim 
I made this bread for my daughters class and the kids oohed and ahhed over it. It was gobbled... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 3, 2005 by MADAHARI 
Wonderful! I made the dough in my bread machine to save time and effort and only put two eggs... MORE

 
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