It is an Italian tradition to make an Easter bread, which is usually on the sweet side. This gluten free Easter bread recipe is slightly sweet, but not very. Feel free to add additional sugar, if desired. I provide you with instructions on how to color your eggs using simple food coloring to the choices of braiding or twisting the dough. Make one large loaf to use as center piece or make mini versions for several tables if you have a large group to feed. Either way, I hope you and your family enjoy this festive treat! I hope you all have a wonderful Easter!
Be sure to read the comments below the recipe for variations from others who have made this recipe.
Gluten Free Easter Bread that may be baked into 4 small loaves or one large loaf. Braid or twist dough into desired design. Makes a festive centerpiece!
Ingredients:
Instructions:
Tips
In making the lavender colored Easter egg, using one drop of blue wasn't enough. I used 3 instead, but rinsed it off later to create the color you see in the photo.
Variations:
Add anise seed and anise extract for a true Italian, savory flavor.
Substitute orange zest for the lemon zest, or 1 teaspoon of both.
Rather than divided the piece of dough into four sections, use 2; or keep in one piece and twist it.
Make one large loaf versus 4 small; bake longer, about 30 minutes or more, or until golden brown. When you make smaller ones, they have just as much crust as they do dough. Therefore, if enjoy a chewy crust, make smaller ones.
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Facebook Comment - April 6, 2015,
"I improvised this recipe and made Portuguese sweet bread. It was delicious."
~A.C.
Carla,
Thank you! This is a wonderful recipe! [I added 2/3 t anise and used 1/2 cup of sugar instead of the 1/4 cup. Also topped with powered sugar icing. [It] tastes just like I remember. Thank you again. We are really enjoying this recipe!
L
Thank you, SO much. I have been trying to make GF Easter Bread for ages, and always failed.
Hi Matt,
You are very welcome.
It's not bad for a first try.
Carla
Facebook Comment - March 26, 213,
"I just made a batch following recipe exactly without braid and hardboiled egg. fantastic texture. closest to my mom's recipe in 11 yrs of trying... may add a bit more vanilla and sugar because we are used to it being a little sweeter and more vanilla flavor. thank you so much! made 2 loaves. you can see photos on my page. I made a slit before baking and I may not do next time because it opened up too much. any thoughts. the dough was a little too soft to make a braid."
~P.M.V.