Mini Braided Easter Bread Recipe - sweet easter breads with a colored egg in the middle. Cute, festive and easy to make.
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FOR THE EASTER BREAD DOUGH: ▢2 1/4 tsp dry yeast ▢1 cup warm milk, 100 F- 115 F ▢3 eggs ▢2 tsp vanilla extract ▢1 tsp lemon zest ▢1 tsp orange zest, optional ▢3/4 cup sugar ▢1 tsp lemon juice ▢4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, sifted ▢1/4 tsp salt ▢1/2 cup butter, softened at room temperature, not melted EGG WASH: ▢1 egg yolk ▢2 tbsp milk OTHER: ▢4 hard boiled eggs, colored ▢sprinkles, optional
Transfer dough to a large greased and floured bowl and cover with plastic wrap. Let the dough rise at a warm place, until it doubles its size. This may take between 2-3 hours, depending on the temperature, humidity and types of ingredients used.
Cut each ball in half, then roll ropes and braid them together, leaving a spot in the middle to place the egg. Place eggs in the middle. Transfer the breads to a baking sheet and cover with plastic wrap, let them rise for 30-45 minutes, until they double their size.
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