Transport yourself to Calabria, Italy with this authentic Easter bread recipe, passed down from Grandma Rose! This incredibly delicious bread, perfect for toasting, French toast, or simply enjoying with butter and coffee, is a family tradition you'll want to make your own. For a bakery-style finish, try adding sugar cubes to the braid before baking – they'll melt into irresistible pockets of sweetness! A taste of history, a burst of flavor – this is Easter bread done right.
4 cups (500g) all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
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How to Make Grandma Rose's Italian Easter Bread 1947
In a large bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let stand for 5-10 minutes until foamy.
In a separate bowl, whisk together flour and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing with a wooden spoon or your hands until a shaggy dough forms.
Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 8-10 minutes, until smooth and elastic. Add more flour if necessary to prevent sticking.
Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, turning to coat. Cover with plastic wrap and let rise in a warm place for 1-1.5 hours, or until doubled in size.
Punch down the dough and divide it in half (or thirds for smaller braids). Shape each portion into a long rope.
Braid the ropes together (or shape into another desired form). Place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Optional: Add sugar cubes to the top of the braid before baking.
Let the shaped bread rise for another 30-45 minutes, until almost doubled.
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 190-200°F (88-93°C).
Let cool completely on a wire rack before slicing and serving.
Nutrition Information(Approximate per serving)
Sodium
5 g
Sugar
42g
Fat
16g
Carbs
3g
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How long does it take to make Grandma Rose's Italian Easter Bread 1947?
Grandma Rose's Italian Easter Bread 1947 takes about 70 minutes from start to finish — roughly 30 minutes to prepare and 40 minutes to cook.
How many calories are in Grandma Rose's Italian Easter Bread 1947?
Grandma Rose's Italian Easter Bread 1947 has approximately 104.9 calories per serving, with about 4 g protein, 3 g carbohydrates and 8 g fat.
What ingredients do I need for Grandma Rose's Italian Easter Bread 1947?
The key ingredients for Grandma Rose's Italian Easter Bread 1947 are Whole Milk, Eggs, Oranges, Juice And Zest Of, Lemons, Juice And Zest Of, Granulated Sugar, Butter. See the full list with measurements above.
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