Description
Enjoy a delightful homemade Easter bread that’s soft, sweet, and perfect for family gatherings. This easy recipe is a beautiful centerpiece for your holiday celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 1/4 tsp instant yeast
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 3 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1 tsp salt
- Sesame seeds (optional)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine warm milk, yeast, and sugar; let sit until bubbly (5-10 minutes).
- Gradually whisk in flour and salt until no dry spots remain.
- Mix in melted butter, eggs, vanilla extract, and lemon zest until smooth.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 8-10 minutes until elastic.
- Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise until doubled (1-2 hours).
- Punch down the dough and divide into three strands; braid them together.
- Let the braided loaf rise again for about 30 minutes on a lined baking sheet.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Greek cuisine
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (70g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 45mg