Just in time for Easter Bread

 

Easter is almost here! Try this yummy and beautiful Easter bread that will complete any Easter table!

Italian Easter Bread 

1 package Rapid Rise yeast

1 and 1/4 cups scalded milk, cooled to room temperature

pinch of salt

1/3 cup butter, softened

2 eggs, beaten

1/2 cup sugar

3.5 cups flour (approximate)

1 egg, beaten

5 dyed Easter eggs (doesnt have to be hard boiled. they will cook in the oven)

sprinkles

Glaze (confectioners sugar, milk, and vanilla)

In a large mixer, combine yeast, warm  milk, salt, butter, eggs and sugar. Add about half the flour and beat until smooth with dough hook.   Slowly add the remaining flour to form a stiff dough.   Knead until smooth with dough hook attachment. Place dough into a greased bowl and cover with a damp towel. Let rise for 1 hour.

Form dough into a log and cut dough into 10 equal parts.

For each bread you will need two parts. Roll each of the two parts and then twist together to form a twisted circle. Cover again and let rise for another hour.

Take your beaten egg wash and brush over the doughs, and then add sprinkles, and your egg to the middle of each bread. Cook in a 350 degree oven for 25 minutes or until golden brown.

Let cool. Spoon on glaze if you would like.

Enjoy!

 

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