Easter Bread

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. 2
   Mix together flour, water, yeast and salt.
3. 3
   Form into a large donut shape.
4. 4
   Place a large bowl inside the hole so it doesn't close up while baking.
5. 5
   Place whole eggs, evenly spaced, on top of dough.
6. 6
   Push into dough so that some dough comes up on the sides and slightly on the top of the eggs.
7. 7
   Brush top with beaten egg.
8. 8
   Let rise, covered, at room temperature for 30 minutes.
9. 9
   Bake in oven for 1 hour.
10. 10
    Reduce temperature to 250 and bake 1 hour longer or until dough is nicely browned.