This beautiful braided Easter bread is a must-add to any —in fact, it's one of the most significant . Drizzled with a sweet glaze and topped with colorful eggs and sprinkles, it's a delicious dessert a stunning centerpiece all rolled into one! This yeasted bread makes a wonderful because it's not overwhelmingly sweet (and that means you can sneak as much candy from the kids' Easter baskets as you want)! Whether you use a or techniques, colorful eggs make a fun addition to this whimsical loaf.
Get the whole family involved in making it—the kids can dye the eggs and drizzle on the icing, and you can handle the rest!
What is the significance of Easter bread?
This bread is an Easter tradition in many families around the world, and that's because it's rich in symbolism. Easter bread can come in several different shapes. In the Christian faith, round loaves are said to represent the crown of thorns Jesus wore when he was crucified, while braided beauties like this can represent the Holy Trinity since braids join three separate pieces.
The eggs also have significance—they represent rebirth and renewal.
What's in Easter bread?
Similar to challah, Easter bread is made from an enriched dough, which means it includes richer ingredients like butter, milk, and sugar. Along with adding flavor to the Easter bread, these ingredients make it extra tender and soft. Easter bread also has one ingredient that other enriched breads don't: whole eggs that are tucked into the braided loaf!
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