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Easter Bread 01
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Italian Braided Easter Bread
2 1/4 to 3 1/4 c. flour 1/4 c sugar 1 teaspoon salt 1 pkg rapid-rise dry yeast 2 eggs, beaten 2/3 c warm milk 2 Tbsp butter, melted 1 Tbsp anise seed 1/2 c candied fruit (optional) 1/4 c chopped nuts (optional) 5 raw colored eggs
Combine 1 cup of the flour, sugar, salt, and yeast. Add dry mixture to the milk and melted butter mixture, along with the eggs. Beat with a mixer for 2 minutes. Stir in enough of the remaining flour and the anise seed plus any of the candied fruit or nuts to make a soft dough. Knead for 8 to 10 minutes. Add flour as necessary so dough is not sticky. Let rise for about 1- 1 1/2 hour or until double in size.
Divide dough in half. Roll each piece into 24" rope. Overlap dough over itself (twist 2 pieces together) connecting the 4 end pieces to form a wreath. place on greased baking sheet. Place the five raw colored eggs into spaces between twists. Brush with melted butter. Let rise for 1 hour. Bake at 350 for 35-50 minutes.
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