Season 04 - Breakfast / S04B07
Easter Bread with Cinnamon and Sugar
Story
As Don Luis kneaded the soft dough, the scent of cinnamon and warm sugar filled the rustic kitchen. “Easter bread is more than just a recipe,” he said, shaping the dough into a beautiful braided loaf. “It’s a tradition that brings families together, a sweet reminder of love and celebration.” With a final dusting of sugar and a golden crust from the oven, this festive bread was ready to be enjoyed, just as his abuela used to make it. This Easter Bread is soft, fluffy, and delicately spiced with cinnamon, creating the perfect centerpiece for a holiday breakfast. Let’s make the Don Luis Special version! 🍞✨ Prep & Cook Time
Ingredients
- For the Dough:
- 3 cups all-purpose flour 🌾
- 1 packet (2 ¼ tsp) active dry yeast ✨
- 0.5 cup warm milk (110°F) 🥛
- 0.25 cup granulated sugar 🍯
- 0.25 cup unsalted butter, melted 🧈
- 2 eggs 🥚
- 1 tsp vanilla extract 🌿
- 0.5 tsp salt 🧂
- For the Cinnamon Sugar Topping:
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar 🍯
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon 🌿
- 1 tbsp melted butter (for brushing) 🧈
- Optional Add-Ins:
- 0.5 cup raisins or dried fruit 🍇
- 0.5 cup chopped nuts 🌰
Instructions
- 11️⃣ Activate the Yeast
- 2In a small bowl, mix warm milk, yeast, and a pinch of sugar. Let sit for 5-10 minutes until frothy. 🥛✨
- 32️⃣ Make the Dough
- 4In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, salt, eggs, melted butter, vanilla extract, and activated yeast mixture. Mix until a soft dough forms. 🌾🥚
- 53️⃣ Knead & Rise
- 6Knead the dough on a floured surface for 8-10 minutes until smooth. Place in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise for 1 hour or until doubled in size. ⏳🌿
- 74️⃣ Shape the Bread
- 8Punch down the dough and divide it into three equal portions. Roll each into a rope and braid them together, tucking the ends under. Place on a baking sheet. ✨🥖
- 95️⃣ Final Rise & Topping
- 10Cover and let the bread rise for another 30 minutes. Brush with melted butter and sprinkle the cinnamon-sugar mixture on top. 🍯🔥
- 116️⃣ Bake & Enjoy
- 12Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown. Let cool before slicing and serving! 🍞✨
About the narrator
Don Luis · A character for three generations
Don Luis is the brand character and narrator for this catalog: a warm voice for Puerto Rican family recipes tested by the real creator behind the brand. The project carries three generations of flavor and writes each recipe step by step so any kid can follow it.
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