Easter Bread

Name: Easter Bread
Ingredients: 1 Tbsp. yeast; 1/4 c. warm water; 1/2 c. milk; 1/4 c. sugar; 1/4 c. shortening; 1 tsp. salt; 3 c. flour; 1 egg; 1 tsp. vanilla (optional); shredded coconut, dyed green (for grass decoration)

10 ingredients

13 steps

Ingredients

1 Tbsp. yeast
1/4 c. warm water
1/2 c. milk
1/4 c. sugar
1/4 c. shortening
1 tsp. salt
3 c. flour
1 egg
1 tsp. vanilla (optional)
shredded coconut, dyed green (for grass decoration)

Directions

1

Put yeast in 1/4 cup warm water.
2

Heat milk with sugar, shortening and salt; cool to warm.
3

Stir in 1 cup flour until smooth.
4

Add yeast mixture and egg; add flavoring, if desired.
5

Add enough flour to make a smooth dough.
6

Knead 8 to 10 minutes.
7

Place in greased bowl, flip over and let rise for 45 to 50 minutes. Punch down.
8

Make 1/3 of dough into 6 egg shapes; place together on a greased baking pan.
9

Shape remaining dough into 2 (26 inch) ropes.
10

Twist and coil around the eggs.
11

Let rise for 50 to 55 minutes.
12

Bake at 375° for 15 to 20 minutes.
13

Cool and decorate. Happy Easter!