How to make
Oven - 340°F (170°C)
Flat tray lined with baking paper.
Heat the milk, add the yeast to dissolve it.
Sifted flour, salt, sugar, eggs and milk with yeast are poured into the bowl of the mixer. Grated citrus peels are also added. Mix on low mixer speed.
When the mixture is homogenized, start adding the diced butter and a little of the additional flour. Mix for 10 minutes. The dough should be soft and not sticky.
Remove from the bowl and mix lightly with your hands. Place in a bowl greased with a little olive oil and leave it to rise.
The risen dough is divided into 8 equal parts. Each piece is divided into two parts and 40 cm long strips are made. They are twisted into each other and closed in a circle. They are arranged in the tray. Leave them to rise for 20-30 minutes.
Beat the yolk with the drops of oil and spread the brioches. They are sprinkled with color sprinkles
Before turning on the oven, place a bowl of water. Heat the oven and bake the wreaths at 340°F (170°C) with a fan.
Brioche di Pasqua are very tasty!