* Exported from MasterCook *
Bread, Braided Easter Egg
Recipe By :MARBALET
Serving Size : 20 Preparation Time :0:45
Categories : Bread Bread-Bakers Mailing List
Holidays Low Fat
Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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2 1/2 cups flour -- all-purpose flour, divided
1/4 cup white sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 ounce active dry yeast
2/3 cup milk
2 tablespoons butter
2 eggs
5 whole eggs -- dyed if desired
2 tablespoons butter -- melted
This decorative Easter bread has whole eggs baked into it! Do not
cook the whole eggs, as they will bake at the same time that the
bread does. The eggs can also be dyed for extra color.
Original recipe makes 1 - 1 pound loaf
1. In a large bowl, combine 1 cup flour, sugar, salt and yeast; stir
well. Combine milk and butter in a small saucepan; heat until milk is
warm and butter is softened but not melted.
2. Gradually add the milk and butter to the flour mixture; stirring
constantly. Add two eggs and 1/2 cup flour; beat well. Add the
remaining flour, 1/2 cup at a time, stirring well after each
addition. When the dough has pulled together, turn it out onto a
lightly floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic, about 8 minutes.
3. Lightly oil a large bowl, place the dough in the bowl and turn to
coat with oil. Cover with a damp cloth and let rise in a warm place
until doubled in volume, about 1 hour.
4. Deflate the dough and turn it out onto a lightly floured surface.
Divide the dough into two equal size rounds; cover and let rest for
10 minutes. Roll each round into a long roll about 36" long and 1
1/2" thick. Using the two long pieces of dough, form a loosely
braided ring, leaving spaces for the five colored eggs. Seal the ends
of the ring together and use your fingers to slide the eggs between
the braids of dough.
5. Preheat oven to 350F (175C). Place loaf on a buttered baking
sheet and cover loosely with a damp towel. Place loaf in a warm place
and let rise until doubled in bulk, about 45 minutes. Brush risen
loaf with melted butter.
6. Bake in preheated oven for 50 to 55 minutes, or until golden.
Makes approx 20 servings
Source:
"allreccipes.com"
S(Internet address):
"http://allrecipes.com/recipe/braided-easter-egg-bread/";
Start to Finish Time:
"3:25"
T(cook):
"0:55"
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Per Serving(excluding unknown items): 119 Calories; 4g Fat (34.3%
calories from fat); 4g Protein; 15g Carbohydrate; 1g Dietary Fiber;
82mg Cholesterol; 159mg Sodium. Exchanges: 1 Grain(Starch); 1/2 Lean
Meat; 0 Non-Fat Milk; 1/2 Fat; 0 Other Carbohydrates.