Nonna's Easter Bread Pizza Di Pasqua
Celebrate Easter with a taste of tradition by baking **Nonna's Easter Bread (Pizza di Pasqua)**, a soft, aromatic sweet bread that fills your kitchen with the scent of citrus and vanilla. This classic Italian recipe combines fluffy yeast dough with zesty hints of grated lemon and orange zest, creating a festive loaf that’s as vibrant in flavor as it is in appearance. Perfectly glazed with a golden egg wash and optionally adorned with colorful sprinkles or pearl sugar, this bread bakes to perfection with a tender crumb and a lightly sweet finish. Whether enjoyed at breakfast, as a snack, or alongside your holiday feast, this cherished recipe invites family and friends to savor the warmth of Easter traditions. Indulge in its timeless charm and bring joy to your holiday table! **Keywords:** Easter bread recipe, Pizza di Pasqua, traditional Italian sweet bread, Nonna's recipe, holiday baking ideas, citrus sweet bread, festive bread.
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Ingredients
- 500 grams All-purpose flour
- 100 grams Granulated sugar
- 5 large Eggs
- 100 grams Unsalted butter, softened
- 120 ml Whole milk
- 7 grams Dry yeast
- 1 lemon Grated lemon zest
- 1 orange Grated orange zest
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 1 pinch Pinch of salt
- 1 large Egg yolk (for glazing)
- 1 teaspoon Water (for glazing)
- 0 Sprinkles or pearl sugar (optional, for decoration)
Directions
Step 1
In a small saucepan, warm the milk (not too hot, around 38-40°C) and stir in the dry yeast. Let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until it becomes frothy.
Step 2
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs and sugar until light and fluffy.
Step 3
Add the softened butter, lemon zest, orange zest, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt to the egg mixture. Mix until well combined.
Step 4
Slowly add the frothy yeast mixture to the bowl and stir until incorporated.
Step 5
Gradually add the flour, 100 grams at a time, kneading the dough as it comes together. Once all the flour is added, knead the dough on a floured surface for about 10 minutes, until the dough is smooth and elastic.
Step 6
Place the dough in a lightly greased bowl, cover it with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm, draft-free area for about 1.5 to 2 hours, or until it has doubled in size.
Step 7
Once the dough has risen, punch it down and knead it gently for a few minutes. Shape it into a round or oval loaf and place it in a lightly greased 9-inch round baking tin or on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
Step 8
Cover the dough again and let it rise for another 40-50 minutes, or until it has puffed up slightly.
Step 9
Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
Step 10
Whisk the egg yolk and water together to make a glaze. Brush the glaze evenly over the top of the bread. If desired, sprinkle with sprinkles or pearl sugar for decoration.
Step 11
Bake the bread in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Step 12
Allow the bread to cool on a wire rack before slicing and serving. Enjoy a piece of this festive, sweet bread with family and friends during Easter celebrations.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1124.3g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 3476.8 |
| Total Fat 119.7g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 64.3g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g | |
| Cholesterol 1347.2mg | 0% |
| Sodium 580.5mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 500.1g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 16.2g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 113.6g | |
| Protein 93.5g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 277.5IU | 0% |
| Calcium 402.0mg | 0% |
| Iron 28.6mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1289.8mg | 0% |
Source of Calories