Easter Bread

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Ingredients

FOR THE BREAD

  • Cooking spray

  • 1 c. 

    lukewarm milk

  • 1/2 c. 

    plus 1 tsp. granulated sugar, divided

  • 2 1/2 tsp. 

    or 1 (0.25-oz.) package active dry yeast

  • 4 1/2 c. 

    all-purpose flour, plus more for surface

  • 2 tsp. 

    kosher salt

  • 2 

    large eggs

  • 1/2 c. 

    (1 stick) butter, softened and cut into cubes

  • Egg wash, for brushing

  • Sprinkles, for topping

FOR THE EGGS

  • 4 

    large eggs

  • 1 c. 

    boiling water, divided

  • 2 tsp. 

    distilled white vinegar, divided 

  • Food coloring 

How to:

  1. Grease a large bowl with cooking spray. In a small bowl or liquid measuring cup, add milk and 1 teaspoon sugar and sprinkle yeast on top. Let sit until frothy, about 8 minutes.
  2. In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the dough hook, combine flour, remaining ½ cup sugar, and salt. Add milk-and-yeast mixture and eggs. Mix until a very soft dough forms, about 5 minutes. Increase to medium-high speed and add in butter a tablespoon at a time, mixing well after each addition, until dough pulls away from sides of bowl, about 15 minutes.

  3. Transfer dough to greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm spot until doubled in size 1 to 1 1/2 hours. 

  4. Meanwhile make hard-boiled eggs: Place eggs in a medium pot and cover with water. Over medium heat, bring to a boil. Cover and turn off heat. Let sit for 11 minutes, then remove from pan and dunk in ice water. 

  5. Divide 1 cup boiling water between 2 bowls. Add 1 teaspoon vinegar and desired food coloring to each bowl. Add one egg at a time and let sit 5 to 10 minutes, depending on preferred color. Use a slotted spoon to remove from bowl and let dry on a wire rack fitted over a baking sheet. 

  6. Preheat oven to 375° and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. On a lightly floured surface, divide the dough into 3 equal parts. Roll each piece into a 16" long rope. Place ropes side by side lengthwise on the prepared baking sheet. Pinch top ends together, then tightly braid ropes together. Bring ends together to form a circle and pinch together. 

  7. Press dyed eggs into the braid, then cover the dough and let rise until doubled about 30 minutes. 

  8. Brush with egg wash and top with sprinkles. Bake until golden, 30 minutes.


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