Italian Easter Bread Recipe

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Italian Easter Bread
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Directions:

  1. In a mixing bowl, combine 1 cup flour, sugar, yeast and salt. Add milk and butter; beat 2 minutes on med.
  2. Add 2 eggs and 1/2 cup flour; beat 2 minutes on high. Stir in fruit,
  3. Nuts and aniseed; mix well.
  4. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough. Turn onto a lightly floured board; knead until smooth, 6-8 min. Place in a greased bowl; turn once. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled; about 1 hour.
  5. If desired, dye remaining eggs (Leave the uncooked); lightly rub with oil. Punch dough down. Divide in half; roll each piece into a 24 rope. Loosely twist ropes together; place on a greased baking sheet and form into a ring. Pinch ends together. Gently split ropes and tuck eggs into openings.
  6. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 30 min.
  7. Bake at 350 degrees for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pan; cool on a wire rack.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 41.23 Kcal (173 kJ)
Calories from fat 10.26 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 1.14g 2%
Cholesterol 17.8mg 6%
Sodium 43.67mg 2%
Potassium 21.75mg 0%
Total Carbs 6.39g 2%
Sugars 1.99g 8%
Dietary Fiber 0.28g 1%
Protein 1.37g 3%
Iron 0.2mg 1%
Calcium 8.1mg 1%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 260.93 Kcal (1092 kJ)
Calories from fat 64.93 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 7.21g 2%
Cholesterol 112.64mg 6%
Sodium 276.42mg 2%
Potassium 137.69mg 0%
Total Carbs 40.47g 2%
Sugars 12.59g 8%
Dietary Fiber 1.8g 1%
Protein 8.7g 3%
Iron 1.1mg 1%
Calcium 51.5mg 1%

* 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

  • 0.9
    Points
  • 1
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

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