PREP TIME : 20 minutes
COOK TIME : 20 minutes
ADDITIONAL TIME : 2 hours
TOTAL TIME : 2 hours 40 minutes
INGREDIENTS
- 1 package rapid rise yeast (2 1/4 teaspoons)
- 1 1/4 cup warm milk
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/3 cup unsalted butter
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1/2 cup of granulated sugar
- 4 cups all purpose flour
- 6 dyed eggs
- 1 egg for egg wash
INSTRUCTIONS
- In a small bowl heat the milk in the microwave for 1 1/2 minutes.
- Check the temperature to make sure it isn’t over 130F degrees and then add the yeast.
- In a large mixing bowl combine the sugar, butter, salt, eggs and milk mixture. Mix the ingredients until combined.
- Add 2 cups of flour and mix with dough hook attachment for about 2 minutes at medium speed.
- Add the remaining flour and mix at low-medium for approximately 14 minutes until the dough attaches to the hook.
- Shape the dough into a ball and place in a greased bowl with a cover for about 1 hour until doubled in size.
- While the bread is rising color 6 eggs and let them dry until it’s time to bake.
- Divide the dough into 12 pieces and roll them out with your hands into long strands about 14 inches long.
- Twist two pieces together and form a circle by pinching at the ends.
- Place onto a parchment lined baking sheet three at a time. Cover with cling wrap and let rest for another hour.
- Brush each circle with egg wash and cover in sprinkles. Place a colored egg in the center of each.
- Bake at 350F degrees for approximately 20 minutes.
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