Best Italian Holiday Bread Sallye Recipes

SWEET ITALIAN HOLIDAY BREAD

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This is authentic ciambellotto, a sweet loaf my great-grandmother used to bake in Italy. I still use her traditional recipe-the only update I made was for using modern appliances. -Denise Perrin, Vancouver, Washington

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h

Yield 1 loaf (20 slices).

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

4 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup sugar
2 tablespoons grated orange zest
3 teaspoons baking powder
3 large eggs, room temperature
1/2 cup 2% milk
1/2 cup olive oil
1 large egg yolk, lightly beaten
1 tablespoon coarse sugar

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, whisk flour, sugar, orange zest and baking powder. In another bowl, whisk eggs, milk and oil until blended. Add to flour mixture; stir just until moistened., Shape into a 6-in. round loaf on a greased baking sheet. Brush top with egg yolk; sprinkle with coarse sugar. Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 45-50 minutes. Cover top loosely with foil during the last 10 minutes if needed to prevent overbrowning. Remove from pan to a wire rack; serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 197 calories, Fat 7g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 38mg cholesterol, Sodium 87mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

ITALIAN SWEET BREAD

Italian Sweet Bread image

This golden brown bread offers satisfying sweetness in every slice. The hearty round loaves rise well and cut beautifully. With an egg wash and a sprinkling of Italian seasoning, the bread looks pretty, too. -Kim Ooms, Cottage Grove, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield 2 loaves (16 pieces each).

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 cup warm 2% milk (70° to 80°)
1 large egg, lightly beaten
2 tablespoons butter, softened
1/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon salt
3 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons active dry yeast
EGG WASH:
1 large egg
1 tablespoon water
Italian seasoning, optional

Steps:

In bread machine pan, place the first 7 ingredients in order suggested by manufacturer. Select dough setting (check dough after 5 minutes of mixing; add 1 to 2 tablespoons of water or flour if needed)., When the cycle is completed, turn dough onto a floured surface. Divide in half. Shape each portion into a ball; flatten slightly. Place in 2 greased 9-in. round baking pans. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 45 minutes., Beat egg and water; brush over the dough. Sprinkle with Italian seasoning if desired. Bake at 350° until golden brown, 20-25 minutes. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 87 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 22mg cholesterol, Sodium 119mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 3g protein.

ITALIAN HOLIDAY BREAD (SALLYE)

ITALIAN HOLIDAY BREAD (Sallye) image

This is a traditional North Italian bread that is served during the holidays. If you don't like the dense and dry taste of traditional fruit cakes, try this one.

Provided by sallye bates

Categories Sweet Breads

Time 4h15m

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

PLACE INGREDIENTS IN BREAD MACHINE IS THIS EXACT ORDER
1-1/3 c warm milk (105º)
1 large egg, slightly beaten
3 Tbsp softened butter
1-1/2 tsp salt
1 Tbsp granulated sugar
4 c bread flour
1 c dried or candied mixed fruit, diced
2 tsp anise seed, crushed
1 pkg rapid rise yeast (2 teaspoons)

Steps:

1. Place ingredients in bread machine in exact order as listed in ingredients.
2. Set bread machine to basic/white cycle and medium crust. •••Do not use delay cycle.
3. Check dough after it has mixed well. If it is too dry, add liquid 1 teaspoon at a time until a soft, smooth ball forms around the blade. If it is sticky, add 1 teaspoon flour at a time until smooth ball forms around the blade.
4. Start bread machine and cook until cycle is complete.
5. Remove from bread machine onto serving platter and drizzle your choice of glaze over it (optional).