Recipe

Italian Easter Bread Recipe

	Grizzlybear / All my dishes 1 year, 8 months ago Really good warm Prep:175m Cook:35m Servings:68	Grizzlybear
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Ingredients

3 cups all-purpose flour

1/4 cup sugar

1 package active dry yeast

1 teaspoon salt

2/3 cup warm milk -- 120-130 degrees

2 Tablespoons butter -- softened

7 eggs

1/2 cup mixed candied fruit -- chopped

1/4 cup blanched almonds -- chopped

1/2 teaspoon anise seed

Vegetable oil

Directions

In a mixing bowl, combine 1 cup flour, sugar, yeast and salt. Add milk and butter; beat 2 minutes on med.

Add 2 eggs and 1/2 cup flour; beat 2 minutes on high. Stir in fruit,

nuts and aniseed; mix well.

Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough. Turn onto a lightly floured board; knead until smooth, 6-8 min. Place in a greased bowl; turn once. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled; about 1 hour.

If desired, dye remaining eggs (Leave the uncooked); lightly rub with oil. Punch dough down. Divide in half; roll each piece into a 24" rope. Loosely twist ropes together; place on a greased baking sheet and form into a ring. Pinch ends together. Gently split ropes and tuck eggs into openings.

Cover and let rise until doubled, about 30 min.

Bake at 350 degrees for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pan; cool on a wire rack.

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Comments

kochhexe 1 year, 8 months ago said:
We here (germany) make this braided easter cake, too. i have to admit i bought mine today - but will make an extra one on monday. i love the smell of it baking - my recipe also calls for some vanilla and saffron. Thank you for sharing yours.
have a happy holiday,
Renate

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