Description
Celebrate Easter with this traditional Italian Easter Brioche, a soft and sweet bread adorned with colorful eggs.
Ingredients
Scale
1 cup all-purpose flour
2¼ tsp. yeast
½ cup milk
warm
6 large eggs
½ cup sugar
1 tsp. salt
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup butter
softened
8–10 RAW colored eggs
1 large egg
1 tsp. water
Nonpareils (colored sprinkles)
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine 1 cup of flour, yeast, and warm milk. Let it sit for about 10 minutes until bubbly.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, sugar, and salt until well combined.
- Add the sponge mixture to the egg mixture, then gradually incorporate 3 cups of flour until a dough forms.
- Knead in the softened butter until the dough is smooth and elastic.
- Cover the dough and let it rise in a warm place for about 1-2 hours or until it doubles in size.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Once risen, divide the dough into sections to braid and form a wreath, placing the dyed eggs into the center.
- For the egg wash, mix the large egg with water and brush it over the brioche. Sprinkle with nonpareils.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through.
- Allow to cool on a wire rack before serving.
Notes
Ensure the eggs are dyed with food-safe colors. The brioche can be served warm or at room temperature, and is best enjoyed fresh.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes (+ 2–3 hours rising time)
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert / Bread
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 170 mg
Keywords: Italian Easter Brioche, Easter bread, brioche recipe, holiday baking