I read this weird article about Easter Bread. As a Gastronomic Jew, I am aware that Easter Bread is a thing. And, just like Cadbury Eggs, it is a thing that I needed to get into.
This bread is really a quick bread masquerading as a yeast bread. Or is it the other way around? Either way, it's really easy to make, hard to screw up, and can serve as breakfast or dessert. Or breakfast dessert. Which is also a thing. If you're me.
Easter Bread
(makes 1 loaf)
Ingredients:
- 2/3 c milk of your choice (I used soy unsweetened), heated to 100 degrees F
- 1/2 c sugar, divided
- 1 T yeast
- 2 eggs
- 2 3/4 c flour
- 1 t salt
- 1 stick butter, fridge or room temp, cut up
- 2-3 T cinnamon
- 1/8 c maple syrup
Instructions:
- Combine the first 7 ingredients, leaving out 1/4 c of the sugar, and knead with your hands until a ball forms, and then for a minute more.
- Roll out the dough between two pieces of wax paper. You are shooting for cookie-sheet size or even bigger.
- Sprinkle the remaining 1/4 c sugar, cinnamon, and maple syrup all over the dough and then roll it up.
- Butter a loaf pan and place the dough inside, twisting or squishing it to fit if you need to.
- Cover and let rise for about an hour in a warm spot.
- Bake at 350 degrees for 40-50 minutes. You will need to optimize filling juiciness with complete cooking of eggs (or just see if a knife comes out clean of dough).
Enjoy,
Tofu
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