Braided Easter Bread Recipe

How To Make Braided Easter Bread Recipe

A soft, fluffy and sweet bread perfect for Easter celebrations.

Preparation: 30 minutes
Cooking: 20 minutes
Total: 2 hours

Serves:

Ingredients

  • 3 cups All-purpose flour
  • 2 1/4 tsp Active dry yeast
  • 1/4 cup Sugar
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 3/4 cup Warm milk
  • 2 Eggs
  • 1/4 cup Butter, melted
  • 1 Egg, beaten for egg wash
  • Sprinkles for decoration

Instructions

  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, yeast, sugar and salt.

  2. Mix in warm milk, eggs and melted butter until well combined.

  3. Knead the dough until smooth and elastic.

  4. Divide the dough into 3 pieces and roll each piece into a long rope.

  5. Braid the ropes together and place on a greased baking pan.

  6. Let the dough rise for 45 minutes in a warm place.

  7. Brush egg wash over the dough and sprinkle with colorful sprinkles.

  8. Bake at 375°F for 20 minutes or until golden brown.

Nutrition

  • Calories : 550kcal
  • Total Fat : 17g
  • Saturated Fat : 9g
  • Cholesterol : 179mg
  • Sodium : 768mg
  • Total Carbohydrates : 86g
  • Dietary Fiber : 3g
  • Sugar : 14g
  • Protein : 15g
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