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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!
5 from 24 votes
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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.

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