Easter Sweet Bread
Easter Sweet Bread is a festive, flavorful bread with a tender crumb, enriched with lemon and vanilla. Its braided, circular shape is decorated with colorful candies, making it perfect for holiday celebrations or special gatherings. The warm, sweet aroma and soft texture make it a delightful treat for all ages.
Ingredients
Instructions
- In a large bowl, put the scalded milk.
- Mix the dry yeast with 1/4 cup warm water and let it activate.
- Slowly beat in sugar, salt, and melted butter into the milk.
- Add beaten eggs and 1 cup of flour, then mix in slowly.
- Add the activated yeast mixture and mix well.
- Stir in vanilla and grated lemon rind.
- Gradually add the remaining flour, a little at a time, mixing until the dough is soft.
- Grease a large bowl and place the dough inside.
- Let the dough rise for 1 hour.
- Punch down the dough and let it rise for an additional 30 minutes.
- Roll and braid the dough, forming it into a circle.
- Place the shaped dough on a cookie sheet and let it rise for 30 minutes.
- Brush the top with a mixture of 1 beaten egg and 1 teaspoon milk.
- Sprinkle colored candies all over the dough.
- Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 30 to 35 minutes until golden brown.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
755
kcal
38% 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).