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GIANT GERMAN EASTER BREAD RECIPE - Easy and quick

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German Easter Bread

Cultural Context

German Easter bread, or Osterbrot, is a traditional sweet bread enjoyed during the Easter season, symbolizing new life and renewal. Families often bake this bread as part of their Easter celebrations, sometimes including colored eggs in the braid. Today, variations can be found across Europe, each with unique ingredients and shapes, reflecting local customs and tastes.

GermanDEdessert
90 min
medium
10 servings
Servings4
3 eggs
250 ml heavy cream
1/4 cup sugar
14 gr Instant yeast
4+1/2 cup flour

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil offers a dairy-free option while maintaining moisture.

raisins

🥗Healthier: dried cranberries

💰Cheaper: sultanas

Dried cranberries add a tart flavor and vibrant color.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk reduces calories and can be used for a lighter version.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey provides natural sweetness with a distinct flavor.

1

Activate yeast in warm cream until frothy, about 5 minutes.

2

Mix flour and sugar in a large bowl.

3

Add whole eggs, egg white, and activated yeast to the flour mixture.

4

Stir until a dough forms, then knead on a floured surface for 10 minutes until smooth.

5

Incorporate raisins and almonds into the dough (not listed but inferred from master dish).

6

Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.

7

Punch down the dough and divide it into three equal pieces.

8

Roll each piece into a long rope and braid them together.

9

Place the braided dough on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

10

Cover and let rise for another 30 minutes.

11

Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).

12

Brush the dough with egg yolk for egg wash before baking.

13

Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and hollow-sounding when tapped.

14

Cool on a wire rack before serving.

Cooking Techniques

mixingkneadingbraidingbaking

Equipment Needed

large bowlbaking sheetparchment paperwire rack

Spice Level:

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Allergens

glutendairyeggs

Also Known As

OsterbrotOsterzopf
Local Name: Osterbrot

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