I am absolutely ONLY BEGINNING TO scratch the surface of wonderful holiday traditions for our family. Easter is one holiday I would like to see filled up a little more in how we celebrate. I would love it to be as big and full of rich traditions as christmas! This might be a small link in the chain toward that goal. Spring is such a lovely and joyful time seasonally and it is a delight to celebrate the warmer weather as well! There really could be so much more excitement for easter.
Here’s some braided rolls to get started that could be garnished in the center with a pretty decorative spring egg. Breakfast or with a meal!
SLIGHTLY SWEET BRAIDED BREAD
Serves 6
1 package instant yeast
1 and 1/4 cups warm milk
1/3 cup butter, room temperature
2 eggs
1/2 cup sugar
4 cups flour
1 egg
A dash of salt
Dyed spring eggs
Combine yeast, milk, butter, eggs, sugar, and a dash of salt in a large bowl. Slowly add flour to mixture until a dough tacky, elastic dough forms. Knead dough for 2-3 minutes on a floured work surface. Drizzle a bowl with olive oil and place dough inside. Cover with plastic wrap or a damp cloth and allow to rise for 1 hour. Punch dough down and form twelve 14″ strands. Twist two strands together and form a ring, making six rings in total.
Arrange dough onto a lined baking sheet. Cover again and allow to sit for another hour.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Whisk 1 egg with 1 tablespoon of water and brush egg wash over dough. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until slightly golden.
Nestle a dyed egg inside your ring for a delicate Easter place-setting. Family’s names could even be written on the egg for assigned seating. The bread bakes up slightly sweet, so serve as an appetizer, dessert, or even breakfast.
- 1 package instant yeast
- 1 and ¼ cups warm milk
- ⅓ cup butter, room temperature
- 2 eggs
- ½ cup sugar
- 4 cups flour
- 1 egg
- A dash of salt
- Dyed spring eggs
- Combine yeast, milk, butter, eggs, sugar, and a dash of salt in a large bowl. Slowly add flour to mixture until a dough tacky, elastic dough forms. Knead dough for 2-3 minutes on a floured work surface. Drizzle a bowl with olive oil and place dough inside. Cover with plastic wrap or a damp cloth and allow to rise for 1 hour. Punch dough down and form twelve 14" strands. Twist two strands together and form a ring, making six rings in total.
- Arrange dough onto a lined baking sheet. Cover again and allow to sit for another hour.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Whisk 1 egg with 1 tablespoon of water and brush egg wash over dough. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until slightly golden.
- Nestle a dyed egg inside your ring for a delicate Easter place-setting. Family's names could even be written on the egg for assigned seating. The bread bakes up slightly sweet, so serve as an appetizer, dessert, or even breakfast.
Adapted from Seeded at the Table.