When our family gets together for Easter dinner, there’s always a big element everyone loves–and these 20 Traditional Easter Bread Recipes, well, this is where I get my ideas for that piece of our family tradition!

How Do You Know If You’ve Kneaded the Bread Enough?

I know the kneading is done when the dough springs back immediately when I smoosh. Then it’s time to cover with plastic wrap and let it rise until doubled!

Can You Over-Knead Bread?

Absolutely. That’s why I stop kneading after just a minute or two and test. Then knead and test. Repeat testing ever few times and you know you’re gonna catch that “sweet spot”.

Why Is My Bread So Dense?

If you have a really soft dough, but then your bread is super dense–what is up with that?! So, you might not have kneaded enough. This is why you want to make sure the dough has been kneaded enough, but not too much.

How Long Does Easter Bread Last?

Easter bread lasts about 3-4 days. If you’re making it ahead of time, if you want to prevent mold, you can keep it on the counter in an airtight container.

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