Italian Easter-egg Bread Basket Recipe

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Italian Easter-egg Bread Basket
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Directions:

  1. Color 6 of the eggs first; set oven for 350. Line 2 cookie sheets with foil-makes 6 baskets.
  2. To color eggs, boil 1/2 cup water for each color desired, add 1 tsp. vinegar to each. Add 10 drops dye . Roll egg in dye solution. Let eggs dry .
  3. Combine sifted flour, baking powder and sugar. Set aside. Beat together : egg, oil and vanilla. Knead with spoon while adding dry mix. to egg mix. , a little at a time. Knead with hands, on a clean surface until evenly mixed. DO Not OVER KneaD. On foil-lined tin, shape a cupful of dough into a basket shape, Place a colored egg in center and cover with a basket handle : Roll a 1 inch wide, 6 inch long piece of dough lengthwise-then curve to resemble basket handles. Attach by pressing fingers onto the dough where it meets the basket. Brush basket with egg white, apply sprink.les. Then brush with milk.
  4. Bake 20 minutes at 350. Le cool before removing with wide spatula. Serve or give on paper plates with decorated border. Wrap in plastic, tie with colored ribbon for a traditional and unique Easter cookie gift!
  5. Makes 6 baskets.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 942.89 Kcal (3948 kJ)
Calories from fat 393.45 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 43.72g 67%
Cholesterol 190.96mg 64%
Sodium 79.26mg 3%
Potassium 585.29mg 12%
Total Carbs 117.41g 39%
Sugars 19.74g 79%
Dietary Fiber 3.83g 15%
Protein 19.17g 38%
Iron 2.6mg 14%
Calcium 210.3mg 21%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 395.4 Kcal (1655 kJ)
Calories from fat 164.99 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 18.33g 67%
Cholesterol 80.08mg 64%
Sodium 33.24mg 3%
Potassium 245.44mg 12%
Total Carbs 49.24g 39%
Sugars 8.28g 79%
Dietary Fiber 1.6g 15%
Protein 8.04g 38%
Iron 1.1mg 14%
Calcium 88.2mg 21%

* 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

  • 21.7
    Points
  • 25
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • very low sodium

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