EASTER BREAD WITH COLOURED EGGS

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This simple, colourful Italian Easter bread is a real favourite and is prepared by families across Italy in the days leading up to Holy Week.

Provided by Alma Beatrice

Categories     Sweet Breads

Time 1h25m

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 tsps of dry yeast
1/3 cup of brown sugar
1 cup hot milk
1/2 cup plain flour
1 tbsps lemon juice
6 tbsps butter, melted and cooled
1 tsp salt
1 tsp vanilla
4 eggs
4 painted eggs for decoration
a beaten egg with water
almond flakes

Steps:

  • 1. Dissolve the dry yeast in warm milk and stir for 5 minutes
  • 2. Gradually add the eggs, flour, sugar and other ingredients and beat well.
  • 3. When the dough has pulled together, turn it out onto a lightly floured surface and knead by hand until smooth and elastic. (You can of course also use a food processor with a dough hook).
  • 4. Place the dough in a greased bowl and turn it over once to coat the top.
  • 5. Cover with a damp tea towel and allow the dough to rise in a warm place, for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
  • 6. Sprinkle the work surface with flour and knead the dough again.
  • 7. Divide into 3 balls.
  • 8. see this recipe on VORREI http://bit.ly/2nVXxuH

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