{"id":4949,"date":"2026-02-04T13:59:50","date_gmt":"2026-02-04T13:59:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/infokothabd.com\/eng\/?p=4949"},"modified":"2026-02-04T13:59:50","modified_gmt":"2026-02-04T13:59:50","slug":"italian-easter-bread-recipe","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/infokothabd.com\/eng\/italian-easter-bread-recipe\/","title":{"rendered":"Italian Easter Bread Recipe"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Braided Joy: Italian Easter Bread Recipe\u00a0\"\ud83e\udd5a\"<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Ingredients:<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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1 1\/4 cups (300 ml) milk<\/div>\n
1\/3 cup (74 g) unsalted butter, cubed<\/div>\n
2 1\/4 teaspoons (7 g) rapid rise instant yeast (1 packet)<\/div>\n
1\/8 teaspoon kosher salt<\/div>\n
1\/2 cup (100 g) granulated sugar<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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2 large eggs, whisked<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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4 cups (568 g) all-purpose flour, divided<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Extra flour for kneading<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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1 large egg + 1 teaspoon water (egg wash)<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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3 large dyed Easter eggs (raw or hard-boiled)<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Colored sprinkles<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Directions:<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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In a saucepan, gently heat the milk and butter over medium-low until butter melts and temperature reaches 120\u2013130\u00b0F.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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In a large mixing bowl, combine yeast, salt, and sugar. Add the 2 whisked eggs and the warm milk mixture. Stir in 2 cups of flour.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Using a stand mixer with a dough hook, mix on medium until smooth (about 2 minutes). Scrape down sides as needed.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Gradually add remaining 2 cups of flour, mixing on medium-low until a stiff, slightly sticky dough forms (about 12 minutes).<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Transfer to a floured surface and knead by hand for 3\u20134 minutes, using no more than \u00bc cup flour.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Shape dough into a ball, cover with a towel, and let it rest for 10 minutes.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Divide dough into 6 equal pieces. Roll each into a 1-inch-thick rope about 14 inches long.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Twist two ropes together, pinch ends, and shape into a circle. Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Repeat with remaining dough.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Cover loosely and let rise in a warm spot until doubled in size (about 45\u201360 minutes).<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Preheat oven to 350\u00b0F (177\u00b0C).<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Brush loaves with egg wash and add sprinkles if desired. Gently place one dyed egg in the center of each ring\u2014don\u2019t press it down.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Bake 15\u201318 minutes until golden brown. Cool on a rack.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Rena\u2019s Tip: Don\u2019t worry if your braids aren\u2019t perfect. It\u2019s the hands that made them\u2014and the joy they carry\u2014that really matter.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Nutritional Information:<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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\"\u23f0\"<\/span>\u00a0Prep Time: 2 hours 20 minutes<\/div>\n
\"\ud83d\udd25\"<\/span>\u00a0Cooking Time: 35 minutes<\/div>\n
\"\u23f3\"<\/span>\u00a0Total Time: 2 hours 55 minutes<\/div>\n
\"\ud83c\udf7d\ufe0f\"<\/span>\u00a0Servings: 18<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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What\u2019s a special food you remember making as a kid\u2014even if it turned out a little messy? I\u2019d love to hear your story below!<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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