Individual Braided Easter Bread

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I like making desserts for the holidays.  That’s not a secret.  But sometimes I just can’t eat anymore sweets.  This was one of those months.  So when I went looking for Easter recipes I didn’t go right to the desserts.   I still wanted something fun but I wanted it to be more savory.

Delicious Individual Easter Egg Breads with sprinkles on top

I found the perfect Easter bread.  I actually made something similar two years ago but this one was neat because it was individual sized.  The bread is similiar to Challah bread in that it uses butter, eggs, and some sugar.  I think it adds a little more sugar then traditional bread, but it’s so good.

Individual Easter Egg Bread with dyed Easter eggs in the middle

The cool thing is that you have to dye raw eggs for this recipe.  After they are dyed you place them in the dough.  Then you brush the dough with egg wash, sprinkle on some colorful sprinkles, and bake!  When the loaves come out each braided bread has a colored hard boiled egg baked right in the middle of it!

Dye your Easter eggs for the individual Easter Egg Bread

The braided breads are a little big for one person so what I did was give one to each couple.   They could enjoy their bread and share the egg if they wanted.   It is a slightly sweet bread and is awesome with either honey butter or just regular butter. It is super tender and tastes amazing.

Italian Easter egg bread

Delicious Individual Easter Egg Breads with sprinkles on top

Individual Braided Easter Bread

A slightly sweet egg bread that is braided, pulled into a circle, and cooked with a colored egg in the middle of it!
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Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Inactive Time: 2 hours 30 minutes
Total Time: 3 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 individual loaves
Author: Hezzi-D

Ingredients

  • 1 packet of instant yeast
  • 1 1/4 c. warm milk
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/3 c. butter at room temperature
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/3 c. sugar
  • 3 1/2-4 1/2 c. flour
  • egg wash 1 egg beaten with 1 teaspoon of water
  • 6 uncooked Easter eggs dyed
  • Sprinkles

Instructions

  • Mix together the yeast, milk, salt, butter, eggs, and sugar in a large mixing bowl. Add two cups of flour and beat until smooth.
  • Continue to add the remaining flour just until a dough forms. Knead the dough until it is smooth and elastic, about 5-7 minutes. Add more dough as needed.
  • Transfer to an oiled bowl, turning once to coat both sides.
  • Place a tea towel on top of the bowl and allow it to rise for 1-1 1/2 hours. or until doubled.
  • Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or silicone liners.
  • Punch down the dough and divide into 12 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a 14 inch rope.
  • Twist two of the ropes together to form a braid. Place the ends together and pinch to form a circle. Repeat with remaining dough ropes. Place the circle bread on the lined baking sheet. Cover with a tea towel and allow to rise 1 hour.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Brush the tops of the bread with egg wash. Sprinkle with the sprinkles.
  • Place one decorated egg in the center of each dough. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the bread is golden brown. Remove from oven and cool on a wire rack.

Notes


Slightly sweet Individual Easter Egg Bread

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20 Comments

  1. I love the presentation of your bread and love the explanation and picture given for dying the eggs……………

  2. These breads are beautiful! I have been looking at similar breads and always thought we were required to hard boil the eggs first before placing them in the oven! They are such lovely individual gifts!

  3. How pretty and festive. I have made these before for my daughter’s school but I never thought of adding festive sprinkles!! clever idea.

  4. I always thought the eggs were hard boiled first, Heather! Who knew? Your little loaves are so pretty and I love that they are perfect for two people to share.

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