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Easter Bread : Top 20

 

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Sweet Dinner Rolls

Submitted by: Donna West 
This versatile dough -with butter, milk and sugar -does make lovely sweet dinner rolls, but do not stop there. Use it for breakfast rolls like sticky buns and the like, too. 

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Cinnamon Rolls III

Submitted by: MISS ALIX 
Home Town: Wiesbaden, Hessen, Germany
Living In: Bakersfield, California, USA
Here's an easy alternative to buying those famous cinnamon rolls in the mall. They taste exactly the same, and the dough is made in the bread machine. 

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Braided Egg Bread

Submitted by: Marilou Hitt 
This is a large, lovely egg bread, braided and sprinkled with sesame seeds. It 's impressive on the buffet table at your next party. 

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Miriam's Not-So-Secret Challah

Submitted by: MIRIAM571 
This recipe makes two beautiful braided loaves of sweet egg bread. 

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Choereg (Armenian Easter Bread)

Submitted by: Ani 
Living In: Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Ok...so my mother would just kill me if she knew I made our family recipe for Choereg public. But my policy is 'why keep a good thing to myself'. Choereg is a traditional, slightly sweet bread, especially made for Easter. It is delicious for breakfast with a nice cup of coffee. It takes some level of skill, but anyone used to handling yeast should not have a problem. You can find Mahleb at Middle Eastern grocery stores, especially around Easter. It will be with the spices. Please do not omit it, as this is what gives it its distinctive flavour and aroma. 

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Easter Egg Bread

Submitted 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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Mother's Cinnamon Rolls

Submitted by: Deanitta Clemmons 
'I'm a busy wife, mother and nurse, but I love to cook and bake when I can,' explains Deanitta Clemmons from Brownsville, Indiana. 'It's a thrill to serve these scrumptious rolls to my family and guests.' For quicker preparation, substitute frozen bread dough. 

Herman Dinner Rolls

Submitted by: Debbie 
These fine white sourdough rolls have less starter than what the Herman Bread calls for, so expect less bite. You can shape this dough into a loaf as well. 

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Cinnamon Swirl Kuchen

Submitted by: Nancy Brown 
This is an old family recipe that we love to serve for breakfast or brunch. It's moist and keeps well, so you can make it a day ahead. 

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Hungarian Beigli

Submitted by: SLAIMBEER 
Beigli is a traditional walnut roll served in many Hungarian families at Christmas and Easter as a special treat. This recipe has been handed down in my family for generations. It takes time to prepare, but the result is well worth the effort! 

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Pecan Breakfast Loaf

Submitted by: Darlene Richardson 
This quick bread has the terrific taste of caramel yeast rolls but with the convenience of refrigerated crescent rolls. Each Thanksgiving, I make several breads for my husband to share with his fellow teachers. 

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Mini Poppy Seed Loaves

Submitted by: Mrs. Richard Bridges 
Each Christmas, I make plates of goodies for the neighbors. I try to include a few items that aren't as sweet as traditional cookies and candies-- these mini loaves really fit the bill! 

Nutty Lemon Coffee Cake

Submitted by: Cecilia Knox 
One morning about 20 years ago, a neighbor invited me over to help her 'taste' this new recipe. Now every time I make this delicious coffee cake, it reminds me of my good friend in back in Ohio. 

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Pull-Apart Hot Cross Buns

Submitted by: Princess of her Castle 
Infused with cardamom spice, these taste as wonderful as they smell. These buns are requested by family and friends every Easter and they are easy to make in your bread machine! 

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Huckleberry-Lemon Scones

Submitted by: C.J.W. 
Home Town: Portland, Oregon, USA
Lovely lemon-glazed huckleberry scone with lots of fresh summer flavor! Perfect tea-time snack. 

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Lemon Easter Bread

Submitted by: Elizabeth Imblum 
This yeast bread is an Easter tradition at my house, but I also bake it other times of the year. While the bread is in the oven, the aroma is fantastic! 

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Lemon Kolaches

Submitted by: Eileen Weitnauer 
I love to bake and try new recipes. These soft rolls are a favorite...I like to experiment by adding different flavors to the creamy filling. 

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Cardamom Braid

Submitted by: Doris Lystila 
'This version of Finnish 'pulla' has always been an important part of our family celebrations,' shares Doris Lystila of Townsend, Massachusetts. 'This recipe is special because it can be made in a bread machine. Cooks who do not deal well with yeast dough will find that this adaptation is just what they've been looking for.' 

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Fruit 'n' Nut Turnovers

Submitted by: Aneta Kish 
These flaky Danish nicely round out a holiday brunch. --Aneta Kish, La Crosse, Wisconsin 

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Cinnamon Pecan Braids

Submitted by: Connie Dahmer 
Whenever there's a bake sale, I make these braids. They're so eye-catching that most of the loaves get snapped up by the people working the sale! --Connie Dahmer, Marion, Illinois 

 
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