A classic Easter tradition, homemade Easter bread is one of the oldest holiday traditions for very good reason. A sweetened, yeasted dough with colored eggs baked right into the bread, it's truly the the best of both worlds: serve it as the perfect festive centerpiece to your Easter brunch, or as a colorful addition to your Easter dessert spread! If you have any leftover dyed eggs (or are looking for a fun baking project to get the kids involved), then this bread is the ideal holiday activity to celebrate every year.
An Italian and Greek tradition, this bread is one of the oldest food traditions when it comes to celebrating Easter. The origins are uncertain, but some say this tradition could have been started as early as the 12th century. The bread varies in its symbolism based on the shape—when baked into a wreath, the bread is supposed to symbolize the crown of thorns. When braided into three long pieces, the dough represents the Holy Trinity. Although the exact origin of the bread is uncertain, one thing is for sure: this bread is an easy, festive addition to any Easter spread.
What is Easter bread made of? This bread is made from a sweetened, yeasted dough, similar to brioche. It does take some time to rise (around 1 hr), but while you're waiting for it to double is the perfect time to dye your eggs!
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This will most likely take around 1 hr to 1 1/2 hrs—make sure to place your dough in a covered, greased bowl in a warm spot for the best rising conditions.
Yes, we're dying raw eggs for this recipe. No stress—the eggs will cook in the oven (no explosions here), and the dye will take perfectly to the raw eggs.
Never dyed eggs before? This is the most adorable excuse to give it a try. All you need are distilled white vinegar and food coloring to make your colorful eggs. We went with pink and blue for a pastel look, but feel free to choose whatever colors your heart desires. Not a fan of food coloring? Try out our recipe for natural egg dye instead! Another reminder: The eggs are meant for decoration only—do not eat!
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We opted to make ours even more festive by adding sprinkles on top, but that's completely optional! If you're going for a classic presentation, your dyed eggs will still be plenty eye-catching all on their own.
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Planning your Easter Menu? Be sure to include my luscious Carrot Cake with Grand Marnier Cream Cheese Frosting and my Easter Bird’s Nest Funfetti Cookies!
Italian Easter Bread (pane Di Pasqua)
Italian Easter Bread or Pane di Pasqua is one of those impressive breads that is actually very easy to make. This fun and festive Italian sweet bread is similar to brioche or challah bread dough with the addition of sweet nonpareil sprinkles which add a nice texture to this yeasted bread.
What makes this braided Easter bread extra fun and special is the addition of a decorated Easter egg in the middle top. You can color and decorate the egg and make it as unique as you want.
The eggs will cook in the oven but only to medium-boiled consistency. The yolks will still be soft after baking. If you want, you can soft boil the eggs in a pot before placing it on the bread.
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You can decorate the eggs while the dough rises. Use raw or soft boiled eggs. You can use natural dyes, plant-based coloring kits like Color Kitchen or conventional Easter egg coloring kits like Paas. Pastel and shimmering colors both look beautiful.
Store the baked bread in an airtight container, paper bag or resealable bag for 3-4 days. Before storing, remove the egg. The eggs will need to be refrigerated if you are planning on eating it.
Calories: 178 kcal (9%) Carbohydrates: 28 g (9%) Protein: 5 g (10%) Fat: 5 g (8%) Saturated Fat: 3 g (19%) Trans Fat: 1 g Cholesterol: 38 mg (13%) Sodium: 65 mg (3%) Potassium: 78 mg (2%) Fiber: 1 g (4%) Sugar: 7 g (8%) Vitamin A: 172 IU (3%) Vitamin C: 1 mg (1%) Calcium: 29 mg (3%) Iron: 1 mg (6%)
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* Please note that all nutrition information are just estimates. Values will vary among brands, so we encourage you to calculate these on your own for most accurate results.
Did you make this? I love seeing what you’ve made! Tag me on Instagram and don’t forget to leave a comment & rating below!A traditional festive Italian Easter Bread recipe that’s easy to make! This holiday bread with an egg in the middle is fun to decorate with family and makes a great gift for loved ones.
This Italian Easter bread is a fun and festive recipe similar to a challah egg bread. It’s a slightly sweet yeast-leavened baked treat that yields soft and tender slices with colorful sprinkles on top. You can work through each step, mixing, proofing, shaping and have time in between to decorate Easter eggs.
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The eye-catching egg in the center will have your guests saying “oohs, and ahhs” about your beautiful creation. This recipe has been a family tradition starting with my husband’s grandmother Rose who made this every holiday. I love the vibrant colors and the fact this bread can be shaped in a variety of designs.
This Italian Easter Bread is made from a yeast-raised dough, the yeast acting as the leavening agent. Yeast is living organisms, so just like us, they need food to grow. During fermentation, the yeast eats the sugars in the dough, and the result (by-product) is the creation of alcohol and carbon dioxide. The alcohol evaporates during baking and the carbon dioxide assists in leavening giving you airy bread.
I use Fleischmann’s RapidRise instant yeast, which is added directly to the dry ingredients. The advantage of using instant yeast compared to active dry is you need only one rising step after shaping the bread into wreaths. This cuts preparation time in half!
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I like to make my own homemade oven proofing box to create a warm and moist environment for the dough to elevate and expand. Just simply place the dough in a pan and cover with plastic wrap then place it in the oven.
This recipe yields three large wreaths, or you can make six mini wreaths with the dough. Two long ropes of dough are rolled out and then twisted to form a ring. A simple egg wash is brushed on each wreath just before baking to achieve the perfect golden brown color and shine on the Italian Easter bread.
Oh yeah, and don’t forget the sprinkles! The added pop of colors not only makes the finished product look beautiful, but it also adds just a touch of extra sweetness to each bite.
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No need for hard-boiled eggs since they will cook in the oven during the baking process. However, the eggs will be medium-hard with a soft center once baked. If you want a hard boiled egg, use the steam or boil method, or Instant Pot eggs work great too.
While the dough rises at room temperature, this is an excellent opportunity to color eggs, so they have plenty of time to dry. I use 24 Karat Easter Egg Coloring Kit which is a paint that sticks better to the shell, or Paas Golden Egg Decorating Kit from Target which is a traditional dye.
Raw eggs can be used, but make sure to remove them if you plan on saving the bread to be eaten the next day (food safety first!).
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Yeast is living organisms, sitting dormant when dried. When rehydrated with warm liquid, the yeast wakes up, become active, and starts to eat and ferment. Yeast dies at temperatures above 138°F (59ºC). In this recipe, warm milk is added at between 120 to130°F (49 to 54ºC). Any higher and the yeast will die, and the bread will not rise!
A traditional Italian Easter Bread recipe that’s easy to make! A holiday bread with a colorful egg in the middle that's fun to decorate with family.
Calories 163 kcal (8%) Carbohydrates 27 g (9%) Protein 3 g (6%) Fat 4 g (6%) Saturated Fat 2 g (10%) Cholesterol 10 mg (3%) Sodium 24 mg (1%) Potassium 52 mg (1%) Sugar 6 g (7%) Vitamin A 135 IU (3%) Calcium 24 mg (2%) Iron 1.3 mg (7%)
Italian Easter Bread Recipe
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000-calorie diet. All nutritional information is based on estimated third-party calculations. Each recipe and nutritional value will vary depending on the brands you use, measuring methods, and portion sizes per household.
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