Italian Easter  Cheese Bread

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Italian Easter Cheese Bread, also known as “Crescia di Pasqua” is a traditional savory Easter bread that is a much loved part of the Italian cuisine.

The Best Easter Cheese Bread

What you need:

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all purpose flour

active dry yeast

pecorino cheese

sugar

egg

water

salt

and more...

In a bowl, add warm water and sugar, sprinkle the yeast on top, let sit for 5-10 minutes.

1

Whisk together the flour, Parmesan cheese, and Pecorino cheese, add the milk, eggs, egg yolk, olive oil and yeast mixture

2

Continue to knead on speed #2 until the dough is smooth and elastic.

3

Move the dough to a lightly floured flat surface and form it into a ball and place in a lightly oiled bowl.

4

Place the bowl in a warm draft free area and let rise until doubled.

5

Move the dough to a lightly floured flat surface, gently pat into a rectangle, sprinkle the cubed cheese on top.

6

Gather the ends together then gently form the dough into a ball.

7

Place the ball into the prepared high sided pan and let rise until the bread reaches the top of the rim.

8

Bake in the pre-heated oven until golden brown and cooked through.

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1. A couple of reasons it’s better to grate your own. It’s cheaper and it tastes so much better.

Cooking tips

2. Allow the bread to cool on a wire rack before slicing and serving.

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