Braided Easter Egg Bread Recipe

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Braided Easter Egg Bread
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Directions:

  1. In a large bowl, combine 1 c. flour, sugar,salt and yeast; stir well
  2. Combine milk and butter in a small saucepan; heat until milk is warm and butter is softened but not melted
  3. Gradually add the milk and butter to the flour mixture; stirring constantly.
  4. Add 2 eggs and1/2 c. flour; beat well. Add remaining flour,1/2 c at a time, stirring well after each addition.When the dough has pulled together, turn it out onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic, about 8 minutes
  5. Lightly oil a large bowl, place the dough in the bowl and turn to coat with oil. Cover with a damp cloth and let rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
  6. Deflate the dough and turn it out onto a lightly floured surface. Divide the dough into f2 equal size rounds; cover and let rest for 10 minutes.
  7. Roll each round into a long roll about 36 inches long and 1 1/2 inches thick. Using the 2 long pieces, form a loosely braided ring, leaving spaces for the 5 colored eggs.Seal the ends of the ring together and use your fingers to slide the eggs between the braids of dough
  8. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Place loaf on a buttered baking sheet and cover loosely with a damp towel. Place loaf in a warm place and let rise til doubled about 45 minutes. Brush risen loaf with melted butter
  9. Bake in preheated oven for 50 to 55 minutes or til golden
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 515.47 Kcal (2158 kJ)
Calories from fat 369.56 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 41.06g 63%
Cholesterol 212.08mg 71%
Sodium 146.65mg 6%
Potassium 119.33mg 3%
Total Carbs 29.47g 10%
Sugars 4.06g 16%
Dietary Fiber 2.43g 10%
Protein 9.96g 20%
Vitamin A 0.5mg 15%
Iron 0.9mg 5%
Calcium 53.1mg 5%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 340.5 Kcal (1426 kJ)
Calories from fat 244.12 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 27.12g 63%
Cholesterol 140.1mg 71%
Sodium 96.88mg 6%
Potassium 78.83mg 3%
Total Carbs 19.47g 10%
Sugars 2.68g 16%
Dietary Fiber 1.61g 10%
Protein 6.58g 20%
Vitamin A 0.3mg 15%
Iron 0.6mg 5%
Calcium 35mg 5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 13.2
    Points
  • 14
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium

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