Braided Easter Bread
A homemade bread recipe for Braided Easter Bread.
AmericanOtherIntermediate122 minBy Northstar
Ingredients
Servings
4
- to
- 3
- 1/
- 4 cup flour
- 0.3 cup sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 package rapid−rise dry yeast
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 2/3 cup warm milk
- 2 tbsp butter, melted
- 1 tbsp anise seed
- 0.5 cup candied fruit, optional
- 0.3 cup chopped nuts, optional
- 5 raw colored eggs
Instructions
- 1
Combine 1 cup of the flour, sugar, salt, and yeast. Add dry mixture to the milk and melted butter mixture, along with the eggs. Beat with a mixer for 2 minutes. Stir in enough of the remaining flour and the anise seed plus any of the candied fruit or nuts to make a soft dough. Knead for 8 to 10 minutes. Add flour as necessary so dough is not sticky. Let rise for about 1− 1 1/2 hour or until double in size.
Tags
granny-white-bread