This colorful, festive braided Easter bread is a breeze to make when you start with Pillsbury™ Original French Bread Dough. It’s an Italian tradition that makes a beautiful and impressive centerpiece for your holiday table. This sweet Easter bread will quickly become a must-make for your Easter feast!

Easter bread has a long, delicious history and is a cherished part of the celebration. It’s closely tied to Christian symbolism, representing the renewal of life. The round or braided shape symbolizes eternity, while the eggs baked into the dough stand for new life and the arrival of spring—perfect for Easter!

Traditional Italian Easter bread is a soft, sweet, yeasted dough braided into a lovely round shape, often with a colorful hard-boiled egg baked right in the center. It’s then topped with a simple glaze and colorful sprinkles, making it as pretty as it is tasty!

We’ve made this classic Easter bread recipe even easier by skipping the yeast dough and using Pillsbury™ Original French Bread Dough instead. Just roll the dough in sugar for the perfect touch of sweetness, and twist together to make a round shape. After baking, top the loaf with a sweet lemony glaze, sprinkle on some color, and place dyed hard-boiled Easter eggs in the center for that extra-special holiday feel!

Easter bread is usually served sometime during the feast—whether at breakfast, brunch, or as a sweet treat eaten throughout the day. Trust us, your family and friends will be amazed when this gorgeous bread takes center stage on your Easter table! It’s not only a delicious part of the celebration, but also a beautiful way to bring everyone together and add some extra joy to your holiday.

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