Buccellato(Easter Bread)
Buccellato is a traditional Easter bread featuring rich flavors of eggs, sugar, and aromatic flavorings like lemon or anise. Its soft, sweet dough is shaped into various forms and baked to a golden finish, making it a festive treat perfect for family gatherings and celebrations during springtime.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Beat the eggs until well combined.
- Add sugar and oil to the beaten eggs and mix thoroughly.
- Prepare the yeast according to the package instructions.
- Add the prepared yeast to the egg mixture.
- Gradually add flour to the mixture, a little at a time, until a soft dough forms.
- Place the dough into a greased large bowl or kettle.
- Let the dough rise until it has doubled in size.
- Shape the dough into desired forms.
- Let the shaped dough rise again until doubled in size.
- Preheat the oven to 300° to 325°F (150° to 160°C).
- Grease the baking tin before placing the shaped dough inside.
- Bake for 15 to 20 minutes until golden brown.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
463
kcal
23% DV
Protein
Fat
Carbs
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).
Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).