Homemade Pane Di Pasqua
What Is The Symbolism Of Italian Easter Bread?
Traditional Easter bread has a lot of significance, the rising of the dough reflects the story of Christ rising from his tomb. The bread is then divided into three pieces that represent the Trinity. Then the braid is formed into a simple wreath to represent the crown of thorns place on Jesus’s head. The bread is then baked with eggs which symbolize rebirth and resurrection. If you aren’t familiar with the Easter story you can read about it here.
Pane Di Pasqua Bread Recipe
What You Will Need To Make Italian Easter Bread:
- Bread Machine or Electric Mixer
- Measuring Cups & Spoons
- Silicone Baking Mat optional
- Cookie sheet
- Wooden Spoon
Ingredients:
1 Cup Spring Water Warmed
3 Tablespoons Grass-Fed Butter
2 1/2 Cups Organic All-Purpose Flour
3 Tablespoons Raw Sugar
1 1/2 Teaspoons Celtic Sea Salt or Pink Himalayan Salt
1 Teaspoon Cinnamon
1 1/2 Teaspoon Active Dry Yeast
Colorful eggs for the top: Check out our article on how to dye Easter eggs naturally.
Directions:
Pane Di Pasqua Bread Machine Way:
Place wet ingredients in the bread maker.
Then add flour. Put salt, sugar, seasonings in different corners then make a small well in the center and place yeast in it.
Mix on dough setting, when finished remove to a lightly floured surface.
Divide into equal pieces, roll pieces into ropes.
Braid ropes together linking ends.
Brush with egg and sprinkle sugar over the top.
Bake at 375 for 25 minutes or until golden.
Add colored eggs to the top and serve.
Pane Di Pasqua The “By Hand” Way:
In your bowl add liquid ingredients (oil and water) that have been warmed (not hot) with your sugar.
Sprinkle your yeast on top and cover and let set in a warm draft-free place in your kitchen until bubbly.
Slowly mix in the remaining dry ingredients.
With a spoon or fingers start mixing until combined fully.
Let rise for 20 minutes then begin kneading. Let rise again.
Pull it out of the bowl and divide it into equal pieces, roll pieces into ropes.
Braid ropes together linking ends.
Brush with egg and sprinkle sugar over the top.
Place on a silicone baking mat on a cookie sheet and bake at 375 for 25 minutes or until golden.
Add colored eggs to the top and serve.
How To Store Pane Di Pasque
Be sure to store the Pane Di Pasque Italian Easter bread in an airtight container or bag for up to 5 days.
Print This Pane Di Pasqua
Homemade Pane Di Pasqua Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 Cup Spring Water Warmed
- 3 Tablespoons Grass-Fed Butter
- 2 1/2 Cups Organic All-Purpose Flour
- 3 Tablespoons Raw Sugar
- 1 1/2 Teaspoons Celtic Sea Salt or Pink Himalayan Salt
- 1 Teaspoon Cinnamon
- 1 1/2 Teaspoon Active Dry Yeast
- Colorful eggs for the top: Check out our article on how to dye Easter eggs naturally.
Instructions
- In your bowl add liquid ingredients (oil and water) that have been warmed (not hot) with your sugar.
- Sprinkle your yeast on top and cover and let set in a warm draft-free place in your kitchen until bubbly.
- Slowly mix in the remaining dry ingredients.
- With a spoon or fingers start mixing until combined fully.
- Let rise for 20 minutes then begin kneading. Let rise again.
- Pull it out of the bowl and divide it into equal pieces, roll pieces into ropes.
- Braid ropes together linking ends.
- Brush with egg and sprinkle sugar over the top.
- Bake at 375 for 25 minutes or until golden.
- Add colored eggs to the top and serve.
