Trentino Brazadel Easter Bread
Mar 30, 2026 02:19 PM
Braided into a festive round, this Trentino brazadel is a traditional Easter bread from Northern Italy. Finished with pearl sugar and orange glaze, it makes a special treat for breakfast, brunch, or dessert.
This Trentino brazadel is a wonderful Easter bread to make if you want to try something a little different from other holiday breads. Unlike the Calabrian Easter bread, which is made without yeast, this one is made with an enriched yeasted dough scented with orange zest.
It is also different from the Italian Easter bread, since it does not have the egg tucked into the center of its wreath shape. Instead, it is finished with pearl sugar and orange glaze for a simple but beautiful treat.
Ingredients:
- 3¾ cups all purpose flour
- 2 cups flour 00
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 13½ tablespoons whole / heavy milk (¾ cup + 1½ tablespoons)
- 2 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 7 tablespoons butter softened
- 3 large eggs room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 tablespoon Orange zest
Extra
- 1 tablespoon milk
- 2-3 tablespoons pearl sugar
Prep Time:
20 minutes
Cook Time:
30 minutes
Total Time:
350 minutes
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