Ingredients
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2 1/2
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1/4
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1
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1
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2/3
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2
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2
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5
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2
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Directions
Polish Braided Easter Egg Bread, Beautiful bread with easter eggs baked right in!!!
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Steps
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1
Done
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In a Large Bowl, Combine 1 Cup Flour, Sugar, Salt and Yeast; Stir Well. Combine Milk and Butter in a Small Saucepan; Heat Until Milk Is Warm and Butter Is Softened but not Melted. |
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2
Done
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Gradually Add the Milk and Butter to the Flour Mixture; Stirring Constantly. Add Two Eggs and 1/2 Cup Flour; Beat Well. Add the Remaining Flour, 1/2 Cup at a Time, Stirring Well After Each Addition. When the Dough Has Pulled Together, Turn It Out Onto a Lightly Floured Surface and Knead Until Smooth and Elastic, About 8 Minutes. |
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3
Done
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Lightly Oil a Large Bowl, Place the Dough in the Bowl and Turn to Coat With Oil. Cover With a Damp Cloth and Let Rise in a Warm Place Until Doubled in Volume, About 1 Hour. |
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4
Done
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Deflate the Dough and Turn It Out Onto a Lightly Floured Surface. Divide the Dough Into Two Equal Size Rounds; Cover and Let Rest For 10 Minutes. Roll Each Round Into a Long Roll About 36 Inches Long and 1 1/2 Inches Thick. Using the Two Long Pieces of Dough, Form a Loosely Braided Ring, Leaving Spaces For the Five Colored Eggs. Seal the Ends of the Ring Together and Use Your Fingers to Slide the Eggs Between the Braids of Dough. |
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5
Done
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Preheat Oven to 350 Degrees F (175 Degrees C). Place Loaf on a Buttered Baking Sheet and Cover Loosely With a Damp Towel. Place Loaf in a Warm Place and Let Rise Until Doubled in Bulk, About 45 Minutes. Brush Risen Loaf With Melted Butter. |
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6
Done
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Bake in Preheated Oven For 50 to 55 Minutes, or Until Golden. |
