Easter Bread

Name: Easter Bread
Ingredients: 2 3/4 to 3 1/4 c. unsifted flour; 1/4 c. sugar; 2/3 c. milk; 2 eggs (room temperature); 1/2 c. mixed candied fruit; 1/4 c. chopped blanched almonds; 1/2 tsp. anise seed; melted margarine; 2/3 Tbsp. margarine; 1 tsp. salt; 1 pkg. dry yeast; 5 colored raw eggs; confectioners sugar frosting

13 ingredients

9 steps

Ingredients

2 3/4 to 3 1/4 c. unsifted flour
1/4 c. sugar
2/3 c. milk
2 eggs (room temperature)
1/2 c. mixed candied fruit
1/4 c. chopped blanched almonds
1/2 tsp. anise seed
melted margarine
2/3 Tbsp. margarine
1 tsp. salt
1 pkg. dry yeast
5 colored raw eggs
confectioners sugar frosting

Directions

1

In large bowl, combine 1 cup flour, sugar, salt and yeast. Heat milk and 2 tablespoons margarine until warm.
2

Add to dry ingredients; beat 2 minutes.
3

Add 2 eggs and 1/2 cup flour.
4

Beat on high speed 2 minutes.
5

Stir in additional flour to make soft dough.
6

Turn onto floured board; knead 8 to 10 minutes.
7

Place in greased bowl.
8

Turn to grease top.
9

Cover; let rise until doubled, about 1 hour.