My grandmother started this Easter tradition over 100 years ago. She made each of her 22 grandchildren an individual Easter bread and I now make my nine Grandchildren Easter Bread every year. This year, I decided to make my Grandmother’s beloved bread into a wreath. It acts as a beautiful centerpiece to any Easter table. 🐰🪺✨ GRANDMA’S EASTER BREAD WREATH (makes one wreath) INGREDIENTS: 1 package instant dry yeast 1 ¼ cups whole milk, warmed Pinch of kosher salt ⅓ cup unsalted butter, room temperature ½ cup sugar 1 tsp lemon zest 3 large eggs, room temperature, divided 3 ½- 4 ½ cups all-purpose flour, divided Sprinkles, to decorate 5 raw, naturally blue or dyed Easter eggs INSTRUCTIONS: To the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, combine the yeast, milk, salt, butter, sugar vanilla, lemon zest and 2 eggs. Mix on medium speed until combined. Switch to the dough hook attachment. Add 1 ¾ cups of flour and mix, working the flour int the egg mixture. Mix in more flour, a little at a time until the dough is no longer sticky, up to 2 ¾ cups more flour. Turn the dough onto a lightly floured work surface and knead for 1 to 2 minutes. Place in a lightly greased bowl and cover with plastic wrap. Place the dough in a warm spot to rise until doubled in size, about 1 hour. Punch down the dough. Divide the dough in half. Roll each half into a rope about 40 inches long and 1 inch wide. Take the two ropes and twist together. Then with the twist, form a large circle to create a wreath. Carefully place the large wreath onto a parchment lined baking sheet. Cover with plastic wrap, place into a warm spot and let rise until doubled in size, about 1 hour. Preheat the oven to 350 F. In a small bowl, whisk together the remaining 1 egg with 1 teaspoon of water. After the wreath has doubled in size, brush with the egg wash. Sprinkle with sprinkles and place the dyed eggs evenly throughout the wreath, nestle them into the dough towards the center. Bake for 30-35 minutes, until the wreath is golden brown. Enjoy warm or at room temperature. #easter #easterbread #Recipe - @brunchwithbabs