GRANDMA NARDI'S ITALIAN EASTER BREAD
My Grandma Nardi's bread with dyed Easter eggs represents family and tradition. I fondly remember how she taught me the recipe when I was a little girl. -Pat Merkovich, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 1h5m
Yield 1 loaf (16 slices).
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Place 3 eggs in a single layer in a small saucepan; add enough cold water to cover by 1 in. Cover and quickly bring to a boil. Remove from heat. Let stand 15 minutes., Rinse eggs in cold water and place in ice water until completely cooled. Drain; dye hard-boiled eggs with food coloring, following package directions. Let stand until completely dry., In bread machine pan, place the first 7 bread ingredients in order suggested by manufacturer. Select dough setting. Check dough after 5 minutes of mixing; add 1-2 tablespoons additional milk or flour if needed., When cycle is completed, turn dough onto a lightly floured surface. Punch down dough; divide into thirds. Roll each into a 15-in. rope. Place ropes on a greased baking sheet and braid. Shape into a ring. Pinch ends to seal. Lightly coat dyed eggs with oil; arrange on braid, tucking them carefully between ropes. For egg wash, whisk egg with water. Brush over dough; sprinkle with sesame seeds., Cover with a kitchen towel; let rise in a warm place until almost doubled, about 30 minutes. Preheat oven to 350°., Bake until golden brown, 30-35 minutes. Remove from pan to a wire rack to cool. Refrigerate leftovers.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 157 calories, Fat 5g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 75mg cholesterol, Sodium 264mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 6g protein.
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