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Italian Easter Bread

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Italy

Known as an Italian recipe, with similar versions prepared across other nations.

Ingredients 13 ingredients

  1. 1 teaspoon salt
  2. 1 package active dry yeast
  3. 2 tablespoons butter -- softened
  4. Punch
  5. 1/4 cup sugar
  6. 7 eggs
  7. 1/2 cup mixed candied fruit -- chopped
  8. 1/4 cup blanched almonds -- chopped
  9. 1/2 teaspoon anise seed
  10. 3 cups all-purpose flour
  11. Vegetable oil
  12. 2/3 cup warm milk
  13. Rub
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Cook safely

Keep children and pets away from the hob and the oven, and keep oven gloves and a lid within reach.

  • Oven and hot trays. Use dry oven gloves for trays and dishes: a hot tray looks just like a cold one. Open the oven door away from your face and let the first rush of heat out.
  • Sharp knives. Cut on a board that doesn't slip (a damp cloth under it helps), and curl the fingers of the hand that holds the food.

Method

  1. In a mixing bowl, combine 1 cup flour, sugar, yeast and salt. Add milk and butter; beat 2 minutes on medium. Add 2 eggs and 1/2 cup flour; beat 2 minutes on high. Stir in fruit, nuts and anise seed; mix well. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough. Turn onto a lightly floured board; knead until smooth, 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl; turn once. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled; about 1 hour. If desired, dye remaining eggs (leave them uncooked); lightly rub with oil. Punch dough down. Divide in half; roll each piece into a 24 rope. (Or divide in thirds and braid.) Loosely twist ropes together; place on a greased baking sheet and form into a ring. Pinch ends together. Gently split ropes and tuck eggs into openings. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 30 minutes. Bake at 350F for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pan; cool on a wire rack.
  2. Contributed to the FareShare Gazette by Jennie in response to a request; 29 March 2007. www.fareshare.net

Plating

Cookware for this recipe

  • Baking tray
  • Mixing bowl
  • Chef's knife
  • Cutting board
  • Wooden spoon
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