Braided Easter Bread

Prep: 30 min

A beautifully braided Easter bread with a rich, slightly sweet flavor, infused with lemon and vanilla, perfect for festive occasions and family gatherings.

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Ingredients

  • 2 pkg. yeast
  • 1 1/2 c. milk
  • 10 eggs
  • 3/4 c. sugar
  • 1 1/2 Tbsp. salt
  • 2/3 c. butter or oil
  • rind of lemon (optional)
  • 1 tsp. vanilla
  • 10 c. flour
  • raisins, candied fruit (optional)

Instructions

  1. Beat eggs until light.
  2. Add sugar and salt.
  3. Continue beating. Add dissolved yeast and milk, lemon rind, candied fruit, vanilla, butter, and some flour.
  4. Knead on floured board, working in enough flour so dough is not sticky.
  5. Put in greased bowl.
  6. Cover with wet towel. Let rise in warm place until doubled in bulk.
  7. Punch down.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

830 kcal 41% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 15.9g 32% DV
Total Fat 32.2g 41% DV
Carbs 106.7g 39% DV
Fiber 4.9g 17% DV
Sugar 37.8g 76% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 10732.8mg 100% DV
Potassium 1065.3mg 23% DV
Cholesterol 196.3mg 65% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 63.5mcg 7% DV
Vitamin C 14.5mg 16% DV
Vitamin D 0.6mcg 3% DV
Calcium 222mg 17% DV
Iron 5.8mg 32% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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