Giada’s Italian Easter Bread Recipe
This Italian Easter Bread is as fun to bake as it is to eat!The dough is soft and slightly sweet, with just the right amount of richness from the eggs and butter.Letting the dough rise long enough is what gives it the best texture—rushing this step will make the bread too dense.Brushing the top with an egg wash before baking creates a golden crust that makes the colors of the sprinkles pop even more.The best part is how the eggs bake right into the bread, giving it a festive and traditional look that everyone recognizes.
Servings: 8
Ingredients
- 4 cups All-Purpose Flour
- 1/2 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese
- 1/3 cup Diced Salami
- 1/4 cup Dried or Chopped Fresh Herbs
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1 packet Active Dry Yeast 0.25 oz.
- 1 cup Warm Water
- 4 tbsp Olive Oil
- 4 Large Eggs room temperature
Instructions
- Dissolve the yeast in warm water in a large bowl and let it sit for about five minutes until it becomes frothy.
- Add all-purpose flour and salt to the yeast mixture, then mix.
- Gradually add olive oil to the flour and yeast mix, stirring continuously.
- Knead the dough until it’s smooth and elastic for around eight minutes.
- Fold in the diced salami, grated Parmesan cheese, and dried herbs.
- Ensure the ingredients are evenly distributed throughout the dough.
- Place the dough into an oiled bowl.
- Cover and let it rise in a warm location until it’s doubled in size, approximately one and a half hours.
- Once risen, shape the dough into a loaf or round shape.
- Place it on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake at 375°F until golden brown, about 30-35 minutes.