Easter sourdough bread
Easter sourdough bread ideas, including enriched braided loaves, citrus dough, soft rolls, and spring flavors.
Easter sourdough bread wants softness, color, and a little ceremony. Think braided enriched dough, citrus zest, spring herbs, or rolls that sit well beside brunch.
why this works
Sourdough works beautifully in enriched holiday doughs when you give it time. The flavor is deeper than commercial yeast bread, but the loaf should still be tender and celebratory.
ingredients
- Bread flour
- 500 g
- Milk
- 220 g
- Active starter
- 120 g
- Eggs
- 2
- Sugar
- 70 g
- Butter
- 80 g
- Salt
- 9 g
- Orange or lemon zest
- 1 tbsp
method
- Mix dough and knead until elastic.
- Add butter gradually until fully incorporated.
- Bulk 4-6 hours, then chill overnight.
- Shape into a braid, wreath, or rolls.
- Proof until puffy, brush with egg wash, and bake at 350°F.
baker notes
- Orange zest and vanilla make the loaf feel springy without becoming dessert.
- For savory Easter bread, use herbs and skip most of the sugar.
- Chill before braiding for cleaner strands.
where to go next
For another shaped holiday bake, see sourdough star bread.
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