Breads
June 17, 2014
Calories
958
Sodium
666mg
27% DV
Fat
22g
35% DV
Protein
27g
55% DV
Carbs
156g
53% DV
Fiber
7g
31% DV
Italian Easter Bread
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This warm Flaky bread was my grandmother's recipe. It was the perfect easter treat every year so I wanted to try it. This was easy because I used my Kitchenaid Mixer. But not my Grandma. She did all the mixing and kneading by hand. It was very impressive considering her arthritis. The smell of the anise extract immediately brought back memories of being in her kitchen. Make this for your family and start a new tradition.
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*The original recipe calls for raisins, but I used mixed dried fruit with cherries and blueberries*
2 pkgs active dry yeast (4 1/2 tsp)
3 Tbsp warm water
1 1/3 cup warm milk
2/3 cup sugar
2/3 cup butter, room temperature
1 1/4 tsp salt
2 eggs
3 tsp anise extract
6 1/2 cup flour
2/3 cup raisins or dried mixed fruit
1 egg white, beaten
1 Tbsp water
2 pkgs active dry yeast (4 1/2 tsp)
3 Tbsp warm water
1 1/3 cup warm milk
2/3 cup sugar
2/3 cup butter, room temperature
1 1/4 tsp salt
2 eggs
3 tsp anise extract
6 1/2 cup flour
2/3 cup raisins or dried mixed fruit
1 egg white, beaten
1 Tbsp water
1. In the bowl of a stand mixer, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add milk, sugar, butter, and salt. Mix well. Let set for 5 minutes.
2. Add eggs, extract, and 2 cups of flour. Beat until smooth. Stir in...
See the full directions on my site
See the full directions on my site
Nutritions
Calories
958
Sodium
666mg
27% DV
Fat
22g
35% DV
Protein
27g
55% DV
Carbs
156g
53% DV
Fiber
7g
31% DV
PER SERVING *
% DAILY VALUE*
Fat
Saturated Fat
14g
73%
Polysaturated Fat
1g
11%
Monosaturated Fat
6g
40%
Cholesterol
74mg
25%
Sodium
666mg
27%
Potassium
809mg
23%
Protein
27g
55%
% DAILY VALUE*
Total Carbohydrate
Fiber
7g
31%
Sugar
36g
72%
Vitamin A
705IU
14%
Vitamin B6
0.54mg
27%
Vitamin C
5mg
8%
Calcium
350mg
35%
Iron
7mg
39%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.