133798 381 Food & Drink Bread true Mon, 30 Mar 2009 04:06:16 -0700 /system/videos/0/98/37/13/133798.flv easter, cooking, baking, making, food, traditional, preparing, dinner, meal How To Make Braided Easter Bread http://www.howcast.com/videos/133798-How-To-Make-Braided-Easter-Bread http://www.howcast.com/videos/133798-How-To-Make-Braided-Easter-Bread/edit approved 162 640 360 <object width="425" height="273" classid="clsid:D27CDB6E-AE6D-11cf-96B8-444553540000" id="howcastplayer"><param name="movie" value="http://www.howcast.com/flash/howcast_player.swf?file=133798"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowScriptAccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.howcast.com/flash/howcast_player.swf?file=133798" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="425" height="273" allowFullScreen="true" allowScriptAccess="always" ></embed></object> 5 Seaworthy http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/133798/easter_bread_hd2_xxlarge_maintained_aspect.jpg 1767 false false false 57620 1 43 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/133798/43.jpg Prepare yeast Dissolve the yeast in the warm water.

]]> 57621 2 47 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/133798/47.jpg Combine milk, butter, sugar Heat the milk on low until almost simmering, and then stir in one-quarter stick of butter until melted. Turn off the heat. Pour the sugar and salt into a mixing bowl, and then pour in the milk and melted butter mixture, stirring until the sugar is dissolved.

]]> 57622 3 61 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/133798/61.jpg Add flour, yeast, eggs When the mixture has cooled to lukewarm, stir in a cup of flour and beat with the electric mixer or by hand until smooth. Add the dissolved yeast and two raw eggs, and beat until smooth. Then, add the flour, a half-cup at a time, until you have a soft dough.

]]> 57623 4 79 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/133798/79.jpg Knead the dough Flour your hands. Turn the dough onto a floured surface, and knead it for about 15 minutes, until it’s satiny.

]]> 57624 5 87 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/133798/87.jpg Let dough rise Butter a large bowl. Shape the dough into a ball, put it in the bowl, and brush the dough with melted butter. Cover the bowl with a non-terry cloth kitchen towel and place it in a warm area that is free of drafts. Let it rise until it doubles, about two to three hours.

]]> 57625 6 105 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/133798/105.jpg Shape the loaf Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Punch the dough down in the bowl; then let it rest for 10 minutes. Remove it from the bowl, and divide it into three pieces. Roll them into strips about 12 inches long, and form a loose braid. Transfer the loaf to the baking sheet, and press the ends together to form a circle.

]]> 57626 7 125 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/133798/125.jpg Add eggs Nestle four whole, unshelled eggs into the braid at evenly-spaced intervals. You can use plain white eggs or ones dyed with food coloring, and they can be raw or hard-boiled.

]]> 57627 8 135 Tip The eggs are safe to eat after baking only if you keep the bread in the refrigerator after baking.

]]> 57628 9 140 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/133798/140.jpg Finish and bake Sprinkle the top of the loaf with almonds, if using. Beat one egg with a tablespoon of water. Brush the top of the bread with the egg wash. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, or until golden brown. Cool the bread before eating.

]]> 57629 10 154 Fact Easter bread is traditionally baked three days before the holiday, on Holy Thursday.

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