🌸 Easter Bread 🌸�
Festive, Fluffy & Full of Joy—Perfect for Your Easter Celebration!
Ingredients:
For the Bread:
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1 (1 lb) loaf Original French Bread Dough (store-bought or homemade)
• 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
For the Glaze Topping:
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 2–3 tablespoons fresh lemon or orange juice (your choice!)
For Decoration:
• Rainbow nonpareils or sprinkles
• Easter chocolate eggs or Colored Easter eggs (hard-boiled and dyed—uncooked eggs can be baked into the dough if preferred)
Instructions:
1. Prepare the Dough:�Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).�On a lightly floured surface, roll out the French bread dough into a rectangle and sprinkle evenly with granulated sugar.�Divide into 2 or 3 ropes, depending on your braid style.�Gently braid the ropes together, pinching ends to seal. Curve into a ring or keep it long like a braid.�If using raw dyed eggs, nestle them gently between braid strands before baking.
2. Egg Wash and Bake:�Place the braided loaf on a parchment-lined baking sheet.�Brush all over with the beaten egg for a glossy finish.�Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until golden brown and baked through.�Cool completely before glazing.
3. Make the Glaze:�In a small bowl, mix powdered sugar with lemon or orange juice until smooth and pourable.�Drizzle the glaze over the cooled bread.
4. Decorate:�Immediately sprinkle with rainbow nonpareils.�If using already-cooked dyed eggs, gently nestle them into the braid once the glaze has set slightly.
5. Prep Time: 20 minutes | Cook Time: 30 minutes | Cool & Decorate: 30 minutes�Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes�Serving: 8–10 slices�Calorie Count per serving: Approximately 220–260 Kcal per slice (depending on glaze and sugar amount)
This sweet and colorful Easter Bread is a joyful table centerpiece—soft, slightly citrusy, and perfect for celebrating spring with family and friends!