Orange Scented Easter Bread |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 30 Minutes |
Ready In: 30 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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This braided sweet bread looks as impressive as it tastes... and it's easier to make than you think! Serve it for Easter brunch or as a snack with tea. If you have any leftovers, this bread makes a delicious French Toast!! Ingredients:
2 tablespoons active dry yeast (2 packages) |
1/2 cup granulated sugar |
2 teaspoons salt |
6 -7 cups robin hood best for bread homestyle white flour |
1 3/4 cups warm milk |
4 eggs, lightly beaten |
1/2 cup butter, melted |
1 tablespoon orange zest |
1 1/2 cups icing sugar |
2 -3 tablespoons orange juice |
Directions:
1. Combine yeast, sugar, salt and 2 cups of flour in a large bowl, with a whisk or in the bowl of an electric mixer with a dough hook. Add the warm milk, eggs, butter and orange zest. Mix until smooth, about 3 minutes. Add remaining flor 1/2 cup at a time (you may not need all the flour). Until the dough is too stiff to stir by hand or if using a mixer enough flour to make a soft dough. Knead dough 10 minutes by hand or 5 minutes by mixer.
2. Place dough in an oiled bowl and roll around to coat. Cover with plastic wrap. Let rise in a warm place until doubled about 1-1 1/2 hours.
3. Punch dough down and divide in half. Divide each half in three strands and roll onto long ropes 14-inch long. Braid 3 strands together and place on parchment lined baking shet. Cover loosely with oiled plastsic wrap and let rise for 1 hour or until doubled in size.,.
4. Bake in preheated 350F for 25-30 minutes, or until internal temperature reaches 190°F If making 1 large bread, for 50-60 minutes.
5. GLAZE: Combine icing sugar and orange juice. Drizzle over warm bread.
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