Lombardy Easter Bread Recipe

Summary

Difficulty LevelEasyHealth IndexAverage
CuisineItalianMethodBaked
SpecialityHolidaysInterest GroupParty

Ingredients

 
3 1/2-4 cups flour
 
1 tablespoon active dry yeast
 
1/2 teaspoon salt
 
1/3 cup sugar
 
1/2 teaspoon grated nutmeg
 
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
 
1/2 teaspoon greated lemon peel
 
2/3 cup milk
 
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
 
3 eggs
 
1/3 cup chopped candied lemon peel
 
Glaze
 
1 egg, beaten with 1 tablespoon water

Directions

1 Combine 2 cups flour, yeast, salt, sugar, nutmeg, allspice, and lemon peel in mixing bowl. Heat milk and butter to hot (120°€” 130°F).
2 Add milk mixture and eggs to dry ingredients. Mix thoroughly.
3 Add enough remaining flour to form a soft dough. Knead in candied lemon peel.
4 Knead on lightly floured surface until smooth€”about 10 minutes. Place in greased bowl, turning to coat top.
5 Cover; let rise in warm place until double€”about 1 hour. Punch down dough.
6 Divide dough into 4 equal pieces. Make 4 balls; place in greased 10-inch cake pan. Cover; let rise in warm place until double€” about 30 minutes.
7 Make glaze and brush on loaf. Bake in a preheated 350°F oven for 45 minutes or until done. Cool on wire rack.

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