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Easter Breads Recipe

Easter Breads Recipe
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Learn how to make traditional Easter breads that are not only delicious but also beautifully adorned with eggs. These festive buns are perfect for Easter brunch or as a centerpiece for your holiday table.

Ingredients

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Dough Ingredients:

  • 2 envelopes Active Dry Yeast (1 1/2 Tbsp or 15 grams)
  • 1 1/2 cups very warm Milk
  • 1 cup Sugar (200 grams) + 1 tsp (5 grams)
  • 1/2 cup Butter, softened
  • 1 tsp Salt (5 grams)
  • 3 large Eggs, well-beaten
  • 7 cups Flour (875 grams) unsifted, all-purpose

Decorative Ingredients:

  • 12 large White Eggs, uncooked, shell-on
  • 1 large Egg for Egg Wash, whisked with 1 tsp water

Instructions

  1. Activate Yeast: Pour 1/2 cup of warm milk into a small bowl. Add 1 tsp sugar, sprinkle the yeast on top, stir, and let sit for 10 minutes until bubbly.
  2. Prepare Liquid Ingredients: In the bowl of a stand mixer, combine warm milk, sugar, salt, and softened butter. Stir until butter melts. If needed, heat gently until combined.
  3. Incorporate Eggs and Yeast: Add beaten eggs and proofed yeast to the mixture.
  4. Form the Dough: Using the dough hook attachment, add flour gradually until a soft, elastic dough forms. Knead for 8–12 minutes until smooth.
  5. Proof the Dough: Let the dough rise in a warm place for 1 1/2 hours until doubled in size.
  6. Shape the Buns: Divide dough, shape into buns, press the center, and place an egg in each hollow.
  7. Make the Cross Toppings: Create crosses on each bun with dough strips.
  8. Apply Egg Wash: Brush buns with egg wash.
  9. Bake: Bake at 375˚F for 18–20 minutes until golden. Cool before serving.

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Keywords: Easter breads, Easter buns, festive bread recipe, holiday baking

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