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The Breads of EasterA delectable part of springtime and Easter is fragrant, sweet, yeast bread. The breads of Easter are a special part of our heritage. Their fragrance filled country kitchens for generations, promising an end to austere Lenten fasting. The hot cross bun is perhaps the most popular Easter recipe. It probably originated in pre-Christian England, where the bun was baked in honor of the Anglo-Saxon goddess, Eastre, on her spring name day. Then, with the rise of Christianity, the custom of serving the fragrant, spicy buns transferred from these pagan beginnings to Easter. Easter breads traditionally are baked in various shapes. Some of the sweet yeast breads or cakes, spicy-rich and laden with fruit, come to us at Easter baked in a circle to symbolize eternity. Some are braided, whereas others are buns. The Russian kulich is baked in a tall cylindrical loaf form, and the Greek-inspired anise loaf displays a whole egg. Borrow some of these breads from other lands for traditional Easter feasting or just delicious springtime eating, for the breads of Easter, flavorful and tasty fresh, are welcome whenever you bake. Such as the simple pleasures of life.

Houska (braided bread)
Houska (Braided Bread)1 package yeast 3 tablespoon honey 1/2 cup warm water 3/4 cup scalded milk 1/4 cup granulated sugar 1/3 cup margarine 1 teaspoon salt 4 1/4 4 3/4 cups flour, divided 2 eggs 1/4 teaspoon mace 1/2 cup golden raisins 1/2 cup sliced (Upload by user)

Marshmallow peeps cupcakes
Marshmallow Peeps Cupcakes1 (18.25 ounce) white cake mix or scratch cake    ingredients (your choice)White frostingGrated coconutGreen food coloringMarshmallow Peeps (yellow, pink, white, blue or lavender)Peeps Jelly Beans or Teenee Beanee Gourmet Jelly Bean (Upload by user)

Strawberry ambrosia muffins
Strawberry Ambrosia MuffinsMakes 1 dozen.2 1/3 cups all purpose flour3/4 cup granulated sugar1/2 cup shredded sweetened coconut2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder1/4 teaspoon salt1 1/4 cups frozen unsweetened strawberries    (not thawed), coarsely choppedb (Upload by user)

Coconut Lemon Syrup Muffins
Coconut Lemon Syrup Muffins2 cups self rising flour90g butter3/4 cup castor sugar (fine white sugar)1 cup coconut1 tablespoon grated lemon rind1 egg, lightly beaten1 cup coconut cream2 tablespoons shredded coconutuLemon Syrup/u1/2 cup castor sugar (fine (Upload by user)

Raspberry-filled biscuits
Raspberry Filled BiscuitsMakes 10 biscuitsuFilling/uRaspberry jamuBiscuits/u2 cups all purpose flour1/4 cup granulated sugar2 teaspoons baking powder1 teaspoon ground cardamom1/2 cup (1 stick) chilled butter, cut into small pieces1 large egg1/ (Upload by user)

Italian easter dove
Italian Easter DoveNote: Italians celebrate holidays with specialty flavored breads baked in unique shapes This rich and tender loaf, molded into a dove and decorated with balls of sweet almond paste, graces Italian tables at Easter as a symbol of peace.uDough/u3 1/4 to 3 3/4 cups (Upload by user)

Easter babka
Easter BabkaMakes three 8 inch cakes1 cup (2 sticks) plus 4 tablespoons unsalted butter,    room temperature, plus more for bowl and pans2 cups milk1 fresh cake yeast1/2 cup warm water (100 to 110 degrees F)5 large eggs4 large egg yolks1 cup granu (Upload by user)

Italian easter bread
Italian Easter BreadSource: Recipe by Marguerita V. Glaser from Pittsburgh Post Gazette Thursday, April 20, 20003 packages dry yeast1 cup warm water6 large eggs, beaten1 1/2 cups granulated sugar2 tablespoons lemon extract2 tablespoons orange extract1/2 teaspoon a (Upload by user)

Cheese paska or cheese babka
Cheese Paska or Cheese BabkaCheese paska, shaped as a pyramid or block, is a traditional Easter dessert. It may be cooked as given below, or the cooking may be entirely omittedFor an uncooked paska, combine the ingredients, omitting the cooking, then mold and refrigerate the mixture as dir (Upload by user)

Babka (Ukrainian Easter Bread)
Babka (Ukrainian Easter Bread)3 packages dry yeast1 tablespoon brown sugar1/2 cup warm water7 egg yolks3 whole eggs1 cup granulated sugar1 cup evaporated milk (or cream or milk)Zest of one orange, grated1 teaspoon salt5 to 5 1/2 cups flour1 cup butter, melt (Upload by user)
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Greek easter bread (lambropsomo)
Greek Easter Bread (Lambropsomo)2 tablespoons active dry yeast1/2 cup warm water1 cup warm milk1/2 cup melted butter, room temp.2 teaspoons coarse salt or 1 teaspoon table salt1 1/2 teaspoons aniseed, crushed3 eggs, beaten1/2 cup granulated sugar1 tablespoon grated (Upload by user)
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Quick and easy easter egg bread
Quick and Easy Easter Egg BreadThis is a quick and easy recipe and not time consuming as the traditional version.2 cups water, divided into 1/4 cups4 teaspoons white vinegar4 raw eggs *see note below)4 different food colorings1 pound frozen bread dough, thaweduGlaz (Upload by user)
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Easter crown bread
Easter Crown BreadTo decorate this pretty Easter crown, you will need 5 colored eggs but they must be UNCOOKED. Be sure to use non toxic dyes as you color them.3 to 3 1/2 cups all purpose flour (divided use)1/4 cup granulated sugar1 package active dry yeast1 teaspoon salt2/ (Upload by user)
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Shadone (italian easter bread)
Shadone (Italian Easter Bread)4 cups all purpose flour1 1/2 tablespoons salt1 tablespoon baking powder3 eggs1/2 cup Crisco2 teaspoons granulated sugarWater15 eggs3 cups ham, chopped3/4 pound Cheddar cheese3/4 pound Swiss cheese3/4 pound Muenster cheese (Upload by user)
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Easter bunny bread
Easter Bunny Bread"With its toothy grin, lovely golden crust and tummy that`s perfect for serving dip, this charming rabbit is sure to bring a smile to guests young and old"2 loaves (1 pound each) frozen bread dough, thawed2 raisins2 sliced almonds1 egg, lightly beate (Upload by user)
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Maple and cranberry hot cross buns
Maple and Cranberry Hot Cross Buns5 teaspoons yeast 1/4 cup warm water 1 cup warm milk 1 teaspoon vanilla extract1/4 cup unsalted butter melted and cooled to warm 3/4 cup granulated sugar 1/4 cup pure maple syrup 1 teaspoon salt 2 eggs 3 to 3 1/2 cups all pur (Upload by user)
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