Easter Egg Bread Recipe
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Easter Egg Bread

By: Heather Durante  
"I've made this Easter treat for 20 years! Colored hard-cooked eggs baked in the dough give this sweet bread such a festive look. Leave them out and it can be enjoyed anytime of year. My husband especially enjoys this bread with baked ham. -Heather Durante, Wellsburg, Virginia"

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Prep Time:
35 Min
Cook Time:
30 Min
Ready In:
1 Hr 5 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 16 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 6 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 2 (.25 ounce) packages active dry yeast
  • 1 teaspoon ground cardamom
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 cups milk
  • 6 tablespoons butter, cubed
  • 4 eggs
  • 3 hard-cooked eggs
  • vegetable oil
  • 2 tablespoons cold water

Directions

  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine 2 cups flour, sugar, yeast, cardamom and salt. In a saucepan, heat milk and butter to 120 degrees F-130 degrees F. Add to dry ingredients; beat just until moistened. Add 3 eggs; beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough.
  2. Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 45 minutes.
  3. Dye hard-cooked eggs; lightly rub with oil. Punch dough down. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; divide dough into thirds. Shape each portion into a 24-in. rope.
  4. Place ropes on a greased baking sheet and braid; bring ends together to form a ring. Pinch ends to seal. Gently separate braided ropes and tuck dyed eggs into openings. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 20 minutes.
  5. Beat water and remaining egg; gently brush over dough. Bake at 375 degrees F for 28-32 or until golden brown. Remove from pan to a wire rack to cool. Refrigerate leftovers.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 7, 2007 by Ariane 
I followed the recipe as it was shown here and the bread turned out absolutely fantastic! It... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 9, 2007 by Eva 
I made 3 of these for Easter to give to family. They came out beautiful and very big. I think... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 10, 2007 by ksoclaire 
I did not put the dyed eggs in. But everyone RAVED about this bread at easter dinner. I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 14, 2008 by anna 
I made these fabulous Easter Breads and they came out delicious!!! I didn't have cardamom so... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 28, 2007 by PEGNMIL 
excellent recipe. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 24, 2008 by PamN 
I have made many different Easter Bread recipes, and this is the best by far. Thank you!! MORE
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Reviewed on Apr. 8, 2009 by tracey 
Wonderful! I cut the recipe in half and I'm very glad I did, because the bread expands a great... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 19, 2009 by meljeffnkids 
This recipe was a huge hit and it turned out so well! It came out of the oven perfect and so... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 11, 2009 by HOTHAIR22 
This was easy to make and tasted great (the cardamon was lovely). It does make a very large... MORE
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Reviewed on May 4, 2009 by TWINKL4U 
This recipe is the way I remember Easter Bread from when I was a little girl. Thank you so much! MORE

 
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