--- title: Beautiful and delicious Easter Bread description: It's not officially Easter until you can smell the aroma of this amazing Easter Bread baking in the oven. 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When the commotion settles we join each other around the breakfast table. There we are greeted with piping hot, delicious, and beautiful Easter bread. This has been a tradition for as long as I can remember. It's essential to get fueled up with breakfast before heading to church and returning for the egg hunt contest. INGREDIENTS *FOR THE BREAD* 1 c. lukewarm milk 1/2 c. plus 1 tsp. granulated sugar, divided 1 0.25-oz. Or (2 1/2 tsp) or package active dry yeast 4 1/2 c. all-purpose flour 2 tsp. kosher salt 2 large eggs1/2 c. (1 stick) butter, softened cut into cubes Egg wash, for brushing ![happy easteer giphy (2)](https://www.deboersauto.com/hs-fs/hubfs/happy%20easteer%20giphy%20(2).gif?width=430&name=happy%20easteer%20giphy%20(2).gif) *FOR THE EGGS* 4 large eggs 1 c. boiling water, divided 2 tsp. distilled white vinegar, divided Food coloring DIRECTIONS Grease large bowl with cooking spray. In small bowl add milk and 1 teaspoon sugar and sprinkle yeast on top. Let sit about 8 minutes until frothy Use stand mixer with the dough hook, combine flour, remaining ½ cup sugar, and salt. Add milk/yeast mixture and eggs. Mix about 5 minutes until a very soft dough forms. Increase speed to medium-high, slowly add butter, mixing well until dough pulls away from sides of bowl. Transfer dough to greased bowl, cover, place in a warm area and allow to rise for 1 to 1 1/2 hours, until doubled in size. Eggs Place eggs in a medium pot and cover with water. Bring to a boil over a medium heat. Turn off heat and cover. Let sit for 11 minutes,remove from pot and dunk in ice water. Divide 1 cup boiling water into 2 bowls. Add 1 teaspoon vinegar and food coloring to each bowl. Add one egg at a time and let sit for 5 to 10 minutes. Use a slotted spoon to remove from bowl and let dry on a wire rack. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper Preheat oven to 375° Divide dough into 3 equal parts, lightly flour the surface. Roll each piece into a 16" long rope. On a prepared baking sheet, place ropes side by side lengthwise. Pinch top ends together, then tightly braid ropes together. Bring ends together to form a circle and pinch together. Press dyed eggs into braid, then cover dough and let rise until doubled, about 30 minutes. Brush with egg wash. 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