Italian Easter Bread Cake
Italian Easter Bread Cake is a traditional Italian dessert that is perfect for Easter celebrations. This sweet and fluffy cake is made with a combination of flour, sugar, eggs, and butter, and is flavored with orange zest and anise extract. The cake is then decorated with colorful sprinkles and hard-boiled eggs, making it a beautiful centerpiece for any Easter table.
To make this delicious Italian Easter Bread Cake, you will need the following ingredients:
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 eggs
- 1/2 cup warm milk
- 1/4 cup warm water
- 1 tablespoon active dry yeast
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon anise extract
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- 6 hard-boiled eggs, dyed in different colors
- Colorful sprinkles
To start, combine the warm milk, warm water, and yeast in a large mixing bowl. Let the mixture sit for 5 minutes until the yeast is activated. Add in the flour, sugar, butter, eggs, salt, anise extract, and orange zest, and mix until a dough forms.
Knead the dough on a floured surface for 10 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic. Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover it with a damp towel, and let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour.
After the dough has risen, punch it down and divide it into three equal parts. Roll each part into a long rope and braid them together. Place the braided dough on a greased baking sheet and let it rise for another 30 minutes.
Preheat your oven to 350°F. Brush the top of the bread with an egg wash and decorate it with the dyed hard-boiled eggs and sprinkles. Bake the bread for 30-35 minutes until it is golden brown and cooked through.
Once the Italian Easter Bread Cake is done, let it cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving. This delicious cake has a soft and fluffy texture with a sweet and citrusy flavor. It is perfect for serving as a dessert or as a sweet breakfast treat.
Type: Sweet Bread
Ingredients: Flour, Sugar, Eggs
Additional Ingredients: Butter, Milk, Water, Yeast, Salt, Anise Extract, Orange Zest, Hard-Boiled Eggs, Sprinkles.
