Italian Easter Bread Recipe

Makes 6 Loaves, Cook+Prep Time: 60 mins

Ingredients: 

• 1 package Rapid Rise yeast
• 1.25 cups scalded milk, cooled to room temperature
• pinch of salt
• 1/3 cup butter, softened
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 3.5 cups flour (approximate)
• 1 egg, beaten with 1 teaspoon of water
• 6 dyed Easter eggs
• sprinkles

Tips: This traditional Easter bread is topped with colored raw eggs, which cook as the bread bakes. Be sure to either refrigerate or discard the eggs, if not eaten within a couple hours.

Directions:

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