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Spectacular Nutella Swirl Easter Bread: A Delightful Twist on a Traditional Favorite Recipe

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This Spectacular Nutella Swirl Easter Bread offers a delightful twist on traditional Easter bread by incorporating a rich Nutella swirl and a cocoa-infused dough. Soft, tender, and beautifully marbled, this bread is perfect for festive occasions or any time you want a sweet, comforting treat.

Ingredients

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Dough Ingredients

  • 250 ml warm milk
  • 120 g sugar
  • 5 g dry yeast
  • 2 eggs (1 for the dough and 1 for brushing)
  • 1 tsp vanilla essence
  • 521 g high-protein flour (520 g for the dough, 1 tbsp for adjusting)
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 2 tbsp soft butter

Swirl Ingredients

  • 3 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 3 tbsp Nutella

Instructions

  1. Activate Yeast: Combine the warm milk, sugar, and dry yeast in a bowl. Let the mixture sit for about 10 minutes until it becomes frothy, indicating that the yeast is active and ready to use.
  2. Prepare Dough Base: Add one egg to the yeast mixture and whisk well. Then mix in the vanilla essence, most of the flour (520 g), and salt. Stir until a rough dough starts to form.
  3. Knead Dough: Knead the dough gradually incorporating the soft butter until the dough becomes smooth, elastic, and well combined, which helps develop gluten and structure.
  4. Divide and Flavor Dough: Split the dough into two equal parts. Stir the unsweetened cocoa powder into one half, adding the extra tablespoon of flour to the other half to maintain consistency.
  5. First Proof: Place both dough portions in a warm spot and allow them to rise for about 2 hours or until they have doubled in size, which develops flavor and texture.
  6. Shape Dough: Roll out each dough piece separately into rectangular shapes. Lay the cocoa dough on top of the plain dough and press slightly to seal them together evenly.
  7. Add Nutella Swirl: Spread the Nutella evenly over the layered dough, then roll the dough tightly into a log, ensuring to seal the edges to prevent filling leakage during baking.
  8. Second Proof: Place the loaf in a baking pan and let it rise again for approximately 30 minutes until it becomes puffy.
  9. Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 180°C (356°F) in preparation for baking the bread.
  10. Egg Wash and Bake: Brush the loaf with the beaten second egg to give a glossy, golden finish. Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes or until the crust is golden brown and the bread sounds hollow when tapped.
  11. Cool: Allow the bread to cool inside the pan for 5 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely. This prevents sogginess from steam and preserves the bread’s structure.

Notes

  • Ensure the milk is warm, not hot, to prevent killing the yeast.
  • Kneading is important for gluten development; knead until the dough is smooth and elastic.
  • If the dough is too sticky, add the reserved tablespoon of flour gradually.
  • Allowing the dough to rise twice improves flavor and texture.
  • Use room temperature ingredients for better dough consistency.
  • For a shiny crust, apply egg wash just before baking.
  • Store the bread in an airtight container to maintain freshness.

Keywords: Nutella bread, Easter bread, sweet bread, cocoa swirl bread, homemade Easter bread, festive bread, Nutella swirl

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