by Austin Carter
New Recipe
PREP TIME: 25 minutes COOK TIME: 20 minutes COURSE: Dessert CUISINE: Italian SERVINGS: 6 people CALORIES: 200 kcal
- Mixing Bowl - Measuring cups and spoons - Mixer (optional) - Baking sheet - Parchment Paper or Silicone Baking Mat - Pastry Brush - Oven - Cooling Rack - Easter Eggs (optional)
- 1 1/4 cups milk or half and half - 1/3 cup unsalted butter - 2 1/4 teaspoons instant yeast - Pinch of salt about 1/16 teaspoon - 2 eggs lightly beaten - 1/2 cup sugar - 4 cups bread flour approximate - 1 large egg
1. ctivate Yeast: Warm milk and mix with yeast and a bit of sugar. Let it sit until foam 2. Prepare Dough: Combine flour, sugar, salt, and flavorings in a mixing bowl. Add yeast mixture, softened butter, and eggs. Knead until smooth. 3. First Rise: Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let it rise until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
4. Shape Loaves: Divide dough and shape into desired forms, like braids or wreaths. Nestle dyed Easter eggs into the dough. 5. Second Rise: Let shaped loaves rise again until they puff up, about 30 minutes. 6. Preheat Oven: Meanwhile, preheat the oven to the specified temperature.
4. Shape Loaves: Divide dough and shape into desired forms, like braids or wreaths. Nestle dyed Easter eggs into the dough. 5. Second Rise: Let shaped loaves rise again until they puff up, about 30 minutes. 6. Preheat Oven: Meanwhile, preheat the oven to the specified temperature.