This collection of Easter bread recipes are a tradition many families look forward to each spring.
Whether it’s a braided loaf, a wreath filled with eggs, or a simple sweet bread for brunch, each recipe carries its own meaning and works just as well for Easter brunch as it does with the main holiday meal.
Below you’ll find the recipes featured on my site, including options made with yeast, frozen bread dough, and even a bread machine.
At a Glance: Recipes for Easter Bread
What You’ll Find: Traditional and easy Easter breads, including braided loaves, wreaths, and bread machine options.
Why You’ll Love It: Festive, family-friendly recipes that look special without a lot of extra work.
Perfect For: Easter morning, brunch, or sharing with family.
Time-Saver Tip: Bake ahead and freeze — most of these breads thaw perfectly overnight.
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What Is Easter Bread?
Easter bread is a traditional holiday bread that varies by culture and family heritage. Some loaves are braided into wreaths, while others are baked as soft, lightly sweet brioche-style breads.
Many recipes include whole eggs tucked into the dough or candied fruit mixed throughout, each element carrying symbolism tied to the Easter celebration.
Types of Easter Bread to Make at Home
Depending on your family’s heritage, Easter bread can take many forms. Some are shaped into braided wreaths, others into round loaves or individual rings.
You’ll find versions made with enriched dough, lightly sweet dough, or simple yeast dough, all designed to be shared and enjoyed together.
On this page, you’ll find traditional Easter breads, easy versions for beginners, and bread machine recipes for busy schedules.
What Do the Eggs in Easter Bread Mean?
Whole eggs baked into Easter bread symbolize new life and renewal, making them a meaningful part of the holiday tradition. Once baked, the eggs are fully cooked and can be eaten, though many families save them for decoration before enjoying the bread.
Do You Eat the Eggs in Easter Bread?
Of course! As the bread cooks in the oven, so do the raw eggs. They are perfectly hard-boiled and ready to eat.
How to Serve Easter Bread
I always place our Easter bread in the center of the brunch table as a simple centerpiece. From there, we slice the bread and serve it with butter, jam, or honey, letting everyone help themselves. Any leftovers are perfect for toasting the next morning for an easy breakfast or snack.
Here are the different types of Easter Bread you'll find on my site:
- Italian Easter Bread - A Family Tradition - this is the recipe I've made for years.
- Easter Bread Recipes - a great collection of different recipes for all the different cultures.
- Individual Italian Easter Bread Rings - if the though of baking with yeast scares you, try this non-traditional recipe that uses frozen bread dough. It also helps speed up the process too.
- Traditional Easter Bread - made in individual rings so you can give these to friends and family.
- Bread Machine Easter Bread - think working with yeast dough is too intimidating? Try my new recipe that uses dough prepared in a bread machine! How easy is that?
- Easter Banana Bread - made with ripe bananas and chunks of Easter candy, this is one Easter Bread Recipe you’re going to want to make all year long.
- Hot Cross Buns - My sister's recipe which are sweet buns made with currants or raisins, marked with a cross on the top traditionally enjoyed over the Easter holidays.
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