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Italian Easter Bread Recipe
by Evelyn Scott

Italian Easter Bread
Rating: 4.8/5
Avg. 4.8/5 7 votes
Prep time: Italy Italian
Cook time: Servings: 1 Bread.

Ingredients

  • 3 to 3-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2/3 cup warm milk (120° to 130°)
  • 2 tablespoons butter, softened
  • 7 eggs
  • 1/2 cup chopped mixed candied fruit
  • 1/4 cup chopped blanched almonds
  • 1/2 teaspoon aniseed
  • Oil

Directions

  1. In a bowl, combine 1 cup flour, sugar, yeast and salt.
  2. Add milk and butter; beat 2 minutes on medium.
  3. Add 2 eggs and 1/2 cup flour; beat 2 minutes on high
  4. . Stir in fruit, nuts and aniseed; mix well.
  5. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough.
  6. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, 6-8 minutes.
  7. Place in a greased bowl; turn once to grease top.
  8. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.
  9. If desired, dye remaining eggs (leave them uncooked);
  10. lightly rub with oil.
  11. Punch dough down. Divide in half; roll each piece into a 24-in. rope.
  12. Loosely twist ropes and tuck eggs into openings.
  13. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 30 minutes.
  14. Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown.
  15. Remove from pan; cool on a wire rack.