Description
This Sweet Easter Bread recipe is a delightful treat perfect for the holiday season. With a soft, fluffy texture and a hint of sweetness, this braided bread is a festive addition to any Easter brunch or gathering.
Ingredients
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For the Yeast:
- 1 package active dry yeast
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1/2 cup warm milk
For the Dough:
- 1/2 cup avocado oil (or any neutral oil)
- 3 eggs (room temperature)
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract (or vanilla bean paste)
- 1 cup warm milk
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 6 cups all-purpose flour (plus more if needed)
- 1 tablespoon melted butter (for greasing the dough ball)
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon milk
- 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
Instructions
- The Yeast: In the bowl of a stand mixer, combine active dry yeast, sugar, and warm milk. Let it sit until foamy.
- The Dough: Add oil, eggs, sugar, lemon zest, vanilla, warm milk, and melted butter to the activated yeast. Mix in flour until dough forms.
- Cover and let rise for 2 hours. Divide dough, braid into loaves, let rise again, then bake.
Notes
- Ensure yeast activates before proceeding.
- Weighing dough for even pieces is optional.
- Decorate with mini eggs for a festive touch.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Easter
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: Sweet Easter Bread, Easter Recipe, Braided Bread, Homemade Bread, Holiday Baking