Italian Traditional Easter Bread Recipe Video
A great and Traditional Easter bread recipe can always liven up the Easter menu and the delectable spread on the table. Try this iced Easter bread recipe studded with candy bits. It looks and tastes every bit like a slice of paradise.
Summary
Preparation Time2 Hr 0 MinCooking Time25 Min
Ready In2 Hr 25 MinDifficulty LevelEasy
Health IndexAverageServings6
Ingredients
| Dry yeast | 1 Tablespoon | |
| Water | 1 Cup (16 tbs) (Not Too Hot) | |
| Eggs | 4 | |
| Anise | 1 Teaspoon | |
| Zest of lemon | 1 Teaspoon | |
| Oil | 2 Tablespoon | |
| Sugar | 1 Cup (16 tbs) | |
| Sugar | 1 Cup (16 tbs) | |
| Salt | 1 Teaspoon | |
| Anise extract | 1 Tablespoon (Pure) | |
| Lemon extract | 1 Tablespoon | |
| Milk | 1 Cup (16 tbs) | |
| Melted butter | 1 Cup (16 tbs) | |
| Flour | 4 Cup (64 tbs) |
Nutrition Facts
Serving size
Calories 959 Calories from Fat 352
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 40 g61.5%
Saturated Fat 21.1 g105.3%
Trans Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 222.2 mg74.1%
Sodium 391.8 mg16.3%
Total Carbohydrates 134 g44.7%
Dietary Fiber 3 g11.9%
Sugars 69.1 g
Protein 15 g30.9%
Vitamin A 22.1% Vitamin C 2.1%
Calcium 9% Iron 29.1%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Directions
1) In a bowl, combine the yeast, sugar and water and let sit for 10 minutes.
2) In another bowl, whisk the eggs, anise seeds, lemon zest, oil, sugar, salt, anise extract and lemon extract.
3) Add milk, egg mixture and melted butter to the yeast mixture. Combine thoroughyl.
4) Add flour one cup at a time and stir well to mix after each addition.
5) After adding the last cup of flour, turn the dough on the wooden board to knead for 5-6 minutes to have a smooth and elastic dough. Add extra flour if required.
6) Oil a bowl and place the dough inside to coat the surface with oil. Allow to rise and double up in size by covering with a towel for 12 hrs.
7) Punch down the dough and divide into 4 pieces.
8) Take each piece to cut into 3 strips for braiding.
9) Place the braided loaf aside and let it rise for 2 hours.
10) Place the loaves in a baking sheet in a 350F oven for 20-25 minutes or until lightly browned.
11) Frost the bread with pink icing.
12) Slice the bread when the icing sets properly.
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2) In another bowl, whisk the eggs, anise seeds, lemon zest, oil, sugar, salt, anise extract and lemon extract.
3) Add milk, egg mixture and melted butter to the yeast mixture. Combine thoroughyl.
4) Add flour one cup at a time and stir well to mix after each addition.
5) After adding the last cup of flour, turn the dough on the wooden board to knead for 5-6 minutes to have a smooth and elastic dough. Add extra flour if required.
6) Oil a bowl and place the dough inside to coat the surface with oil. Allow to rise and double up in size by covering with a towel for 12 hrs.
7) Punch down the dough and divide into 4 pieces.
8) Take each piece to cut into 3 strips for braiding.
9) Place the braided loaf aside and let it rise for 2 hours.
10) Place the loaves in a baking sheet in a 350F oven for 20-25 minutes or until lightly browned.
11) Frost the bread with pink icing.
12) Slice the bread when the icing sets properly.
For more information please visit: http://foodwishes.com
Editors Review
Easter is a very underrated food holiday. There are very few foods that are associated with Easter. For the Italians it is the freshly baked Easter bread, with its unmistakable anisette aroma filling the air. This traditional glossy iced braid, bejeweled with candy sprinkles with a sweet, spicy, eggy, buttery taste is complex, but delicious and comforting. Watch this video to see Chef John make an authentic Italian loaf of Easter bread, a family heirloom recipe!Comments
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perceptiveeye says :
Chef, your Easter Bread seems very yummy. I tried it yesterday and yeah, its perfect. The icing concept was something new to me. Thanks for the recipe!
Posted on: 16 April 2009 - 8:27am
veg foodie says :
It looks soooo good. I never made a bread with icing.. will definitely try this, minus the eggs of course! I'm a veggie :)
Posted on: 16 April 2009 - 1:14am
lunalovefood says :
I tried this Easter bread and yeah! it did come out perfect and yummy! thanks for sharing the recipe chef :)
Posted on: 15 April 2009 - 4:39am
shantihhh says :
Also Greek Easter Bread has red hard boiled eggs in them!
Shanti/Mary-Anne
Posted on: 11 April 2009 - 2:22pm
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