Name: Easter Bread
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Yield: 1
Ingredients: 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 -; 4 large eggs -; 1 c. boiling water, divided -; 2 tsp. distilled white vinegar, divided -; Food coloring -

Recipe information

Cooking:

15 min.

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Ingredients for - Easter Bread

1. Cooking spray -

2. 1 c. lukewarm milk -

3. 1/2 c. plus 1 tsp. granulated sugar, divided -

4. 2 1/2 tsp. or 1 (0.25-oz.) package active dry yeast -

5. 4 1/2 c. all-purpose flour, plus more for surface -

6. 2 tsp. kosher salt -

7. 2 large eggs -

8. 1/2 c. (1 stick) butter, softened and cut into cubes -

9. Egg wash, for brushing -

10. Sprinkles, for topping -

11. 4 large eggs -

12. 1 c. boiling water, divided -

13. 2 tsp. distilled white vinegar, divided -

14. Food coloring -

How to cook deliciously - Easter Bread

1. Stage

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. Stage

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. Stage

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

4. Stage

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. Stage

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. Stage

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

7. Stage

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

8. Stage

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