Italian Easter Bread Recipe

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Italian Easter Bread
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Ingredients:

  • 2 packages (1/4 oz each) active dry yeast
  • 3 tbsp warm water (110o to 115o)
  • 1-1/3 cups warm milk (110o to 115o)
  • 2/3 cup sugar
  • 1-1/4 tsp salt
  • 2 eggs
  • 2/3 cup raisins
  • 1 tbsp water

Directions:

  1. In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add the milk, sugar, butter and salt; mix well. Add eggs, extract and 2 cups flour; beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough.
  2. Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 8-10 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease the top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.
  3. Punch dough down. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; sprinkle with raisins and knead in. Divide in half. Divide each portion into thirds. Shape each into a 14-in. rope. Place three ropes on a greased baking sheet and braid; pinch ends to seal and tuck under. Repeat with remaining dough. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 45 minutes.
  4. Whisk egg white and water; brush over braids. Bake at 325° for 35-40 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool. Yield: 2 loaves.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 679.94 Kcal (2847 kJ)
Calories from fat 61.94 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 6.88g 11%
Cholesterol 33.04mg 11%
Sodium 165.14mg 7%
Potassium 108.79mg 2%
Total Carbs 135.06g 45%
Sugars 4.77g 19%
Dietary Fiber 1.15g 5%
Protein 13.01g 26%
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 3%
Iron 0.3mg 2%
Calcium 27.1mg 3%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 245.39 Kcal (1027 kJ)
Calories from fat 22.35 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2.48g 11%
Cholesterol 11.93mg 11%
Sodium 59.6mg 7%
Potassium 39.26mg 2%
Total Carbs 48.74g 45%
Sugars 1.72g 19%
Dietary Fiber 0.42g 5%
Protein 4.7g 26%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0%
Iron 0.1mg 2%
Calcium 9.8mg 3%

* 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

  • 13.9
    Points
  • 18
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • low fat,
  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium,
  • low cholesterol

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