Braided Easter Bread

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1

   {'id': 'step_0', 'step': 1, 'text': 'Gather the ingredients.'}

2. 2

   {'id': 'step_1', 'step': 2, 'text': 'Stir 1 cup flour, sugar, salt, and yeast together in a bowl until well combined.'}

3. 3

   {'id': 'step_2', 'step': 3, 'text': 'Heat milk and 2 tablespoons butter in a small saucepan over medium-low heat until milk is warm and butter is softened but not melted, 2 to 3 minutes.'}

4. 4

   {'id': 'step_3', 'step': 4, 'text': 'Gradually add milk mixture to flour mixture, stirring constantly. Add ½ cup flour and two eggs; mix until well combined. Add remaining 1 ½ cups flour in three batches, stirring well after each addition, until dough pulls together. Turn out onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic, about 8 minutes.'}

5. 5

   {'id': 'step_4', 'step': 5, 'text': 'Place dough into a lightly oiled bowl; turn to coat all sides. Cover with a damp cloth and let rise in a warm place until doubled in volume, about 1 hour.'}

6. 6

   {'id': 'step_5', 'step': 6, 'text': 'Punch down dough, then turn out onto a lightly floured surface. Divide in half and gently form into rounds; cover and let rest for 10 minutes. Meanwhile, butter a baking sheet.'}

7. 7

   {'id': 'step_6', 'step': 7, 'text': 'Roll each dough round into a 36-inch-long roll about 1 ½ inches thick. Twist dough loosely and form into a ring on the prepared baking sheet, leaving five spaces for eggs.'}

8. 8

   {'id': 'step_7', 'step': 8, 'text': 'Seal the ends of the ring together, and set whole eggs into the spaces in the dough. Cover loosely with a damp towel and let rise in a warm place until doubled in volume, about 45 minutes.'}

9. 9

   {'id': 'step_8', 'step': 9, 'text': 'Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Brush risen loaf with melted butter. Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, about 30 minutes.'}

10. 10

    {'id': 'step_9', 'step': 10, 'text': 'Enjoy!'}

📊 Nutrition Facts

Per serving (10 servings total)