Indulge in Luxury with Traditional Italian Pane di Pasqua This Easter Season: The Perfect Sweet Treat for Your Table
Indulge in the luxurious and delicious tradition of Italian Pane di Pasqua this Easter season with its soft and fluffy texture, rich flavor, and festive decorations. This sweet bread has a fascinating history dating back centuries and is a perfect addition to any Easter table. At Bucket of Bread, we offer our own high-quality recipe for this beloved Italian sweet bread.
Ingredients
- 1 Bucket Your favorite Bucket of Bread Brand Dough Traditional White was used here.
- 1 Cup Hot Water
- 1 Cup Whole Milk
- 4 Eggs
- 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
- ½ Cup Sugar For the Simple Syrup
- ½ Cup Hot Water For the Simple Syrup
- 6 Decorated Eggs Don't boil these! They'll cook in the oven. Ensure these are close to room temperature before baking.
Instructions
This can also be mixed by hand; however, this recipe will show you using a stand mixer. If you use the large bucket with 2 bags, follow this recipe. If you use the smaller bucket size (1 bag), divide the rest of the ingredient measurements by 2.
- Put your bucket ingredients or 2 bags into the stand mixer bowl and add the sugar.
- Combine the milk and hot water with the vanilla extract and give it a quick stir.
- Beat the eggs into a bowl.
- Slowly pour in the milk, water, and extract liquid while mixing with a dough hook at a low speed.
- Do the same with the beaten eggs.
- Let the dough rise for about 3-4 hours. (This will be a bit heavier and most likely will not rise to the top of your bucket; however, the gluten will form all the same.
- When the dough has risen satisfactorily, you may use it either right away or refrigerate it for up to 3 days (there's raw egg in this).
- Preheat your oven to 350℉.
- Divide the dough into 6 equal balls and roll these out into long ropes no more than an inch in diameter ideally.
- Fold the ropes in half and spin them onto them selves. Pinch the ends and form a circle.
- Egg wash the twisted circles.
- Place a decorated and UNBOILED EGG in the center of each "nest".
- Bake at 350℉ for approximately 20-30 minutes or until the bread is a beautiful golden brown.
While the breads are baking, make a simple syrup.
- In a small pan mix the equal parts of sugar and water until there are some bubbles and the sugar has dissolved. Let this cool to room temperature. You can keep unused simple syrup in a covered container in your refrigerator for up to 30 days.
Decorating your masterpieces!
- After baking let cool on the sheet pan for at least 10 minutes.
- Place onto a cooling rack and baste each with simple syrup.
- Add some Easter sprinkles (you may need another fresh coat of simple syrup to ensure the sprinkles stick).
- Serve while still warm.
If you're making these ahead of time for an event, you can also remove the egg and put it into the fridge until needed.
Not in the mood for sweets for Easter? Try adjusting the recipe into something savory! And share your new creation with Bucket of Bread!
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