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Braided Easter Bread Recipe

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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
2 1/2 cups all purpose flour, divided
1/4 cup white sugar
1 tsp salt
1 package active dry yeast
2/3 cup milk
2 tbsp butter
2 eggs
2 tbsp buter, melted
Directions:
Directions:
In a large bowl, combine 1 cup flour, sugar, salt and yeast, stir well. Combine milk and butter in a small saucepan: heat until milk is warm and butter is softened but has not melted. Gradually add the milk and butter to the flour mixture; stirring constantly. Add 2 eggs and 1/2 cup flour, beat well. Add the remaining flour. 1/2 cup at a time, stirring well after each addition. When the dough has pulled together, turn it out onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic, about 8 minutes. Lightly oil a large bowl, place the dough in the bowl and turn to coat with oil. Cover with a damp cloth and let rise in a warm place until double in volume. Punch dough down and turn it out onto a lightly floured surface. Divide dough into 2 equal size rounds; cover and let rest for 10 minutes. Roll each round into a long roll about 36 inches and 1/2 inch thick. Using the two long pieces of dough, form a lossely braided ring, leaving spaces. (if adding the colored eggs). Preheat oven to 350. Place loaf on a butered baking sheet and cover loosely with a damp towel. Place in a warm free from draft and allow to rise until nearly double in bulk. Brush the risen loaf with melted buter. Bake for 50 to 55 minutes. Keep watch on it.

 

 

 

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