Fluffy Italian Easter Bread

Fluffy Fluffy Italian Easter Bread

Why You'll Love it: Italian Easter Bread is a soft sweet bread with an Easter egg baked in the middle and topped with sprinkles!

What You Need: *Instant Yeast *Milk *Salt *Unsalted Butter *Eggs *Sugar *All Purpose Flour

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RECIPE REVIEW: "OMG! It is amazing. Reminds me of the years as a kid making this with my nonnie... --Melissa

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