Description
A delightful sweet bread perfect for Easter brunch, featuring a soft texture and sweet glaze.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 packet active dry yeast
- 1 cup milk, warmed
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 3 eggs
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 2–3 tablespoons milk (for glaze)
- Sprinkles or colored sugar for decoration
Instructions
- Mix the warm milk and yeast; let it sit for about 10 minutes until frothy.
- Combine the flour, sugar, and salt in a separate large bowl. Add the melted butter, eggs, yeast mixture, and vanilla extract; mix until a dough forms.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 8 minutes until smooth.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover it, and let it rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1-2 hours.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Punch down the dough and shape it into a loaf or braid it. Place it on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
- Let the bread cool completely.
- Mix the powdered sugar and 2-3 tablespoons of milk until smooth for the glaze. Drizzle over the cooled bread and add sprinkles if desired.
Notes
Store wrapped in plastic wrap or in an airtight container. Keeps at room temperature for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Easter bread, glazed bread, sweet bread, holiday recipes