Easter Bread

Vegetarian
Dairy Free
Easter Bread
45 min.
20
78kcal

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Welcome to the delightful world of Easter Bread, a festive treat that not only captures the spirit of the holiday but also offers a deliciously unique experience for your family and friends. This bread is a celebration of flavor and tradition, embodying the essence of Easter with its beautiful braided design and vibrant colored eggs nestled within. Perfect for vegetarians and those seeking a dairy-free option, this recipe proves that you can enjoy festive flavors without compromising dietary preferences.

With just a preparation time of 45 minutes, you can create a stunning centerpiece that’s as eye-catching as it is delicious. Each serving is a light 78 calories, making it a guilt-free indulgence to share during your Easter festivities. The soft, sweet dough is perfectly complemented by the vibrant colors of the dyed eggs, bringing joy and a touch of nostalgia to your table.

Gather your loved ones around as you create this memorable bread, engaging everyone in the fun of dyeing the eggs and braiding the dough together. The aroma of freshly baked Easter Bread wafting through your home will beckon everyone to join in the celebration. Serve it warm or at room temperature, and watch as it disappears in an instant. Make this Easter truly special with a delicious homemade bread that embodies tradition, creativity, and togetherness.

Ingredients

  • large eggs 
  • 20 servings master dough sweet

Equipment

  • bowl
  • baking paper
  • oven
  • wire rack
  • pot
  • plastic wrap
  • kitchen towels

Directions

  1. Place 5 or 6 eggs in a mediumpot.
  2. Pour in cold water to coverby 1" and bring to a boil overmedium-high heat.
  3. Removefrom heat, cover pot, and letstand for 10 minutes.
  4. Transfereggs to a medium bowl of icewater; let cool completely.
  5. If desired, color eggsaccording to food-coloringpackage directions.
  6. Transfer eggs topaper towels to dry. DO AHEAD:Eggs can be dyed up to 1 weekahead. Cover and chill.
  7. Line a large baking sheetwith parchment paper. Punchdown dough. Divide into 3 equalpieces. With lightly flouredhands, roll each piece on a lightly floured surface into a 16"-long rope with tapered ends.(If dough begins to bounce back,cover with a kitchen towel andlet rest for 10 minutes to allowdough to relax.)
  8. Arrange ropes side by sidelengthwise on prepared sheet.Pinch top ends together. Braiddough. Pinch bottom endstogether to secure (braided loafwill be about 12" long). Tuckdyed eggs between braids,spacing evenly. Loosely coverwith plastic wrap or a kitchentowel.
  9. Let rise in a warm, draft-freearea until puffed but notdoubled in size, 45-50 minutes.Arrange a rack in middle ofoven; preheat to 375°F.
  10. Whiskremaining egg with 2 teaspoons warmwater in a small bowl. Avoidingdyed eggs, brush dough allover with egg wash.
  11. Bake untilbread is golden and an instantreadthermometer inserted intocenter of loaf registers 190°F,20-25 minutes.
  12. Let cool ona wire rack.
  13. Serve warm or atroom temperature. DO AHEAD:Can be made 8 hours ahead.
  14. Let cool completely and storeairtight at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts

Calories78kcal
Protein16.94%
Fat30.21%
Carbs52.85%

Properties

Glycemic Index
1.9
Glycemic Load
3.66
Inflammation Score
-1
Nutrition Score
3.1221738898236%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:78.26kcal
3.91%
Fat:2.57g
3.95%
Saturated Fat:0.75g
4.68%
Carbohydrates:10.1g
3.37%
Net Carbohydrates:9.74g
3.54%
Sugar:0.09g
0.1%
Cholesterol:55.8mg
18.6%
Sodium:113.07mg
4.92%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:3.24g
6.48%
Selenium:9.03µg
12.9%
Vitamin B2:0.13mg
7.84%
Vitamin B1:0.11mg
7.25%
Folate:23.77µg
5.94%
Iron:0.87mg
4.85%
Manganese:0.09mg
4.73%
Phosphorus:43.95mg
4.39%
Vitamin B3:0.79mg
3.93%
Vitamin B5:0.29mg
2.87%
Vitamin B12:0.13µg
2.23%
Vitamin D:0.3µg
2%
Zinc:0.29mg
1.91%
Vitamin A:81IU
1.62%
Vitamin B6:0.03mg
1.56%
Copper:0.03mg
1.5%
Fiber:0.36g
1.44%
Magnesium:4.65mg
1.16%
Vitamin E:0.17mg
1.15%
Calcium:10.49mg
1.05%
Source:Epicurious