Easter Egg Bread

Instructions

1. In a large mixing bowl, combine 2 cups of flour, sugar, salt, and yeast. Mix well.

2. In a separate bowl, whisk together warm milk, melted butter, eggs, and vanilla extract.

3. Slowly add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring until well combined.

4. Gradually add the remaining 2 cups of flour, kneading the dough until it is smooth and elastic.

5. Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a clean cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.

6. Once the dough has risen, punch it down and divide it into three equal parts.

7. Roll each part into a long rope, about 24 inches in length.

8. Braid the three ropes together and form it into a ring, pinching the ends together to seal.

9. Carefully tuck the colored eggs into the dough, evenly spacing them around the ring.

10. Cover the dough with a cloth and let it rise again for another 30 minutes.

11. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

12. Bake the bread for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through.

13. Optional: Sprinkle the bread with colorful sprinkles for an extra festive touch before baking.

14. Once baked, remove the bread from the oven and let it cool on a wire rack before serving.