Easter “Baskets” Bread

May 10, 2023May 10, 20230 1
Delightful Easter Bread Baskets recipe for your Easter brunch
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Prep

30 min

Cook

25 min

Ready In

2 hrs

Level

Difficult

Rating

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Ingredients

6 1/2 - 7 1/2 cups unsifted flour
1/4 cup water
1 cup sugar
1/4 cup Fleischmann 's margarine
2 packages Fleischmann 's active dry yeast
3 eggs ( at room temperature )
1 cup milk
8 hard-boiled eggs
colored sprinkles ( optional )

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
8
Calories
345
Sugar
11g
Fat
8g
Easter Bread Baskets, also known as Pane di Pasqua, are a traditional Italian Easter dish. The bread is typically sweetened and baked with whole eggs in the middle. The eggs represent the resurrection of Jesus and the bread symbolizes the end of Lent, a period of fasting and abstinence. This recipe is a fun and festive way to celebrate Easter and is perfect for brunch or as a snack. The bread is soft and fluffy and the hard-boiled eggs add a delicious and colorful touch. It's a great way to use up leftover Easter eggs and is sure to be a hit with both kids and adults.

Instructions

1.In a large bowl, mix together 4 cups of flour, sugar, yeast and salt.
2.Warm the milk, water and margarine until the margarine melts.
3.Add the milk mixture and eggs to the flour mixture and stir until well combined.
4.Add enough flour to make a soft dough that does not stick to your fingers.
5.Knead the dough for 8-10 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic.
6.Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover and let it rise for 1 hour in a warm place.
7.Grease 8 baking cups or ramekins and place them on a baking sheet. Divide the dough into 8 balls and place one in each cup. Put a hard-boiled egg in the center of each one.
8.Cover the baskets and let them rise in a warm place for 30 minutes.
9.Preheat the oven to 375°F/190°C. Brush the baskets with beaten egg and sprinkle with colored sprinkles if desired. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.

PROS

These Easter Bread Baskets are a fun and festive addition to any Easter brunch.
They are a perfect way to use up leftover Easter eggs.
The bread is soft and fluffy and the hard-boiled eggs add a nice touch.
They can be made ahead and reheated in the oven before serving.

CONS

This recipe takes some time to make and requires some kneading and rising times.
It may not be suitable for those looking for a quick and easy recipe.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This recipe contains essential nutrients such as protein, calcium and iron, from the eggs and milk. However, it also contains added sugar and margarine which are not particularly healthy. Moderation is key when enjoying these bread baskets.

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