Easter Braided Bread is a traditional and beautiful bread that’s perfect for celebrating the holiday and making it a stunning centerpiece for your Easter table.
Ingredients:
- 0.7 oz (20 grams) fresh yeast
- 1/3 cup (80 grams) sugar
- 1 cup (250 ml) milk
- 4 1/2 cups (600 grams) all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons lemon zest
- 2 large eggs
For the Egg Wash:
- 1 egg, beaten
For Decoration:
- 3 to 5 boiled eggs
Preparation:
- Dough:
Add 1 teaspoon of sugar and a little warm milk to the yeast, dissolve, and let it rise for 5 minutes. In a large bowl, combine the flour, salt, remaining sugar, lemon zest, yeast mixture, eggs, and the rest of the milk.
Mix everything together until you have a smooth dough. Cover the dough and let it rise in a warm place until it doubles in size. - Shaping:
Once the dough has risen, transfer it to a work surface and divide it into three or four portions, depending on how many strands you want to braid.
Shape the dough into a braid, placing the boiled eggs along the top of the braid. Brush the braid with the beaten egg wash. You can shape the braid into a long loaf, round shape, or even a heart shape. - Baking:
Let the braided bread rise for about 15 minutes. Then, bake it in a preheated oven at 350°F (180°C) for about 40 minutes, or until golden brown.
Source: Personal Archive
credit Brooks-Dammann, Susan
