Easter Wreath Bread with Mini Eggs

Easter Wreath Bread with Mini Eggs

A soft, rich brioche-style sweet bread, perfect as an Easter centerpiece. Decorated with colorful mini eggs and sprinkles, it’s as festive as it is delicious!

Ingredients

For the Dough:

• 540g flour
• 75g butter, softened (room temp, can not be cold) 
• 7g fresh yeast
• 2 eggs
• 240ml milk
• 105g sugar
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 1½ tsp salt
• 2 tbsp poppy seeds (optional)
• Zest of ½ lemon

For the Glaze & Decoration:

• 1 egg yolk + ½ egg white
• Mini chocolate eggs
• Sprinkles (hundreds and thousands)

Method

1. Activate the Yeast

   • Warm the milk until just above blood temperature.
   • Stir in 1 tsp sugar and the yeast, then let sit for 5–10 minutes until foamy.

2. Mix the Dough

   • In a large bowl (or stand mixer with a dough hook), combine flour, sugar, cinnamon, salt, poppy seeds, and lemon zest.
   • Beat the eggs in a small bowl.
   • Add the yeast mixture and beaten eggs to the flour. Mix on low speed for 4–5 minutes.
   • Gradually add softened butter, one cube at a time, until fully incorporated. The dough should be soft and elastic.

3. First Rise

   • Lightly grease a bowl with oil.
   • Place the dough in the bowl, cover with cling film, and let rise in a warm place for 1½–2 hours, until doubled/ nearly tripled in size.

4. Shape the Wreath

   • On a floured surface, divide the dough into three equal pieces.
   • Roll each piece into a long rope and braid them together.
   • Shape into a wreath by joining the ends.
   • Nestle mini eggs into the dough.
   • Cover and let rise for 30–40 minutes.

5. Bake

   • Preheat oven to 185°C (365°F).
   • Whisk the egg yolk and half of the egg white, then brush over the wreath.
   • Sprinkle with colorful sprinkles.
   • Bake for 30–35 minutes. If browning too quickly, reduce the temperature to 180°C (350°F) for the last 10 minutes.
   • Remove from oven and let cool before slicing.

6. Serving

   • Enjoy warm with butter or jam.
   • Toast slices the next day for a delicious breakfast treat.

Happy Easter! 🐣💛

Enjoy

Del x