Homemade Easter Bread Recipe
Homemade Easter Bread Recipe, a soft and fluffy sweet bread filled with raisins and a hint of orange zest. This festive bread is easy to make and perfect for celebrating Easter or any special occasion. Serve this delicious bread as a centerpiece for brunch or a delightful dessert for your loved ones!
Homemade Easter Bread Recipe. This soft, fluffy, and slightly sweet bread is enriched with buttery goodness, delicate orange zest, and plump raisins. Perfectly golden on the outside and beautifully airy on the inside, it’s a treat that brings warmth and joy to any festive table. Whether you're celebrating Easter or simply enjoying a special homemade treat, this bread is a delightful centerpiece. Topped with a light dusting of powdered sugar or a glaze, it’s ideal for sharing with loved ones during brunch, tea time, or as a sweet snack. Baking this bread fills your home with an irresistible aroma, making the experience as comforting as the end result.
Ingredients
- Flour: 500–550 g
- Sugar: 180 g
- Butter: 100 g
- Milk: 200 ml
- Eggs: 3
- Dry yeast: 8 g
- Orange zest (as desired)
- Vanilla sugar: 16 g
- Salt: 1 pinch
- Raisins: 120 g
Nutritional Information
- Calories: 260
- Protein: 7g
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrate: 42g
- Sugar: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
- Sodium: 120mg
Directions
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In a bowl, combine 200 ml of warm milk, 1 teaspoon of sugar, 8 g of dry yeast, and 3–4 teaspoons of flour. Mix thoroughly, cover with plastic wrap, and set aside in a warm place to activate.
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In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, sugar, vanilla sugar, and salt until well combined. Add the melted butter and orange zest, mixing until smooth. Pour the yeast mixture into the egg mixture and stir well. Gradually add 500–550 g of flour to form a soft dough. Add a little extra flour if needed for consistency. Knead the dough with your hands, sprinkle with a bit of flour, and shape it into a ball. Lightly grease the dough with oil, cover, and set aside in a warm place for 1–1.5 hours to rise.
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Place the raisins on a sheet of parchment paper and press gently with your hands to break them into smaller pieces. Transfer to a bowl, add 1 tablespoon of flour, and mix to coat evenly.
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After the dough has risen, flatten it gently with your hands. Sprinkle the prepared raisins evenly over the dough and fold it to incorporate the raisins. Knead gently until the raisins are evenly distributed. Divide the dough into three equal portions and place each portion into a greased 11 cm baking form. Cover with plastic wrap and let the dough rise for an additional hour.
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Preheat the oven to 180°C (356°F). Bake the loaves for 35 minutes until golden brown. Remove from the oven and allow to cool slightly. Dust with powdered sugar or icing sugar before serving.
