ITALIAN EASTER EGG BREAD RECIPES

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GRANDMA NARDI'S ITALIAN EASTER BREAD RECIPE: HOW TO MAKE IT



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My Grandma Nardi’s bread with dyed Easter eggs represents family and tradition. I fondly remember how she taught me the recipe when I was a little girl. —Pat Merkovich, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Total Time 01 hours 05 minutes

Prep Time 35 minutes

Cook Time 30 minutes

Yield 1 loaf (16 slices).

Number Of Ingredients 15

3 large eggs
Assorted food coloring
BREAD:
2/3 cup warm 2% milk (70° to 80°)
2 large eggs, room temperature
2 tablespoons butter, melted
2 tablespoons sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
3 cups bread flour
1 package (1/4 ounce) quick-rise yeast
1 tablespoon canola oil
EGG WASH:
1 large egg
1 tablespoon water
1 tablespoon sesame seeds or poppy seeds

Steps:

  • Place 3 eggs in a single layer in a small saucepan; add enough cold water to cover by 1 in. Cover and quickly bring to a boil. Remove from heat. Let stand 15 minutes., Rinse eggs in cold water and place in ice water until completely cooled. Drain; dye hard-boiled eggs with food coloring, following package directions. Let stand until completely dry., In bread machine pan, place the first 7 bread ingredients in order suggested by manufacturer. Select dough setting. Check dough after 5 minutes of mixing; add 1-2 tablespoons additional milk or flour if needed., When cycle is completed, turn dough onto a lightly floured surface. Punch down dough; divide into thirds. Roll each into a 15-in. rope. Place ropes on a greased baking sheet and braid. Shape into a ring. Pinch ends to seal. Lightly coat dyed eggs with oil; arrange on braid, tucking them carefully between ropes. For egg wash, whisk egg with water. Brush over dough; sprinkle with sesame seeds., Cover with a kitchen towel; let rise in a warm place until almost doubled, about 30 minutes. Preheat oven to 350°., Bake until golden brown, 30-35 minutes. Remove from pan to a wire rack to cool. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 157 calories, FatContent 5g fat (2g saturated fat), CholesterolContent 75mg cholesterol, SodiumContent 264mg sodium, CarbohydrateContent 21g carbohydrate (2g sugars, FiberContent 1g fiber), ProteinContent 6g protein.

EASY ITALIAN EASTER BREAD RECIPE: HOW TO MAKE IT



Easy Italian Easter Bread Recipe: How to Make It image

This traditional Easter bread is topped with colored raw eggs, which cook as the bread bakes. It makes for a pretty centerpiece.

Provided by Taste of Home

Total Time 60 minutes

Prep Time 30 minutes

Cook Time 30 minutes

Yield 1 loaf (20 slices).

Number Of Ingredients 16

2-3/4 to 3-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup sugar
1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
1 teaspoon salt
2/3 cup 2% milk
3 tablespoons butter, divided
2 eggs
1/2 cup chopped mixed candied fruit
1/4 cup chopped blanched almonds
1/2 teaspoon aniseed
5 uncooked eggs, dyed
GLAZE:
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 to 2 tablespoons 2% milk
Decorator candies, optional

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine 1 cup flour, sugar, yeast and salt. In a large saucepan, heat milk and 2 tablespoons butter to 120°-130°. Add dry ingredients; beat on medium speed for 2 minutes. Add eggs; mix well. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough. , Turn onto a lightly 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 1 hour., Punch dough down; turn onto a lightly floured surface. Knead in fruit, almonds and aniseed until blended. Let rest for 10 minutes. Divide dough in half. Shape each portion into a 24-in. rope. Loosely twist ropes together; place on a greased baking sheet and form into a ring. Pinch ends together. Melt remaining butter; brush over dough. Gently separate ropes and tuck dyed eggs into openings. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 40 minutes., Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on a wire rack. For glaze, in a bowl, combine the confectioners' sugar, vanilla and enough milk to achieve desired consistency; drizzle over bread. Sprinkle with candies if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 172 calories, FatContent 5g fat (2g saturated fat), CholesterolContent 80mg cholesterol, SodiumContent 169mg sodium, CarbohydrateContent 28g carbohydrate (13g sugars, FiberContent 1g fiber), ProteinContent 5g protein.

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