Every year for Easter I wonder why I don’t make this soft and fluffy breaided yeast bread more often. It is only the two of us, yet, somehow we gobble it up in no time. Yes, I usually start this wreath two days in advance, but most of the time is just waiting. I have a KitchenAid, so I don’t even have to knead. The main thing to do is get the braiding correctly, but other than that there is not that much to do. I like to do the second rise overnight in the fridge. One trick I have learned is to stick the bread from the fridge immediately into the hot oven. No need to first let it come to room temperature. So convenient as you can make it right for breakfast. I really love this cloud-like bread, so delicious!
This fluffy and soft braided bread is traditionally served for breakfast on Easter in Germany. I made it the first time last year in 2020 when Europe was in heavy lockdown due to COVID19 and it was hard to get flour and yeast. I was grateful I always have active-dry yeast on hand, otherwise I wouldn’t have been able to make this delicious bread. I have tried many different types of this bread, but this one is by far the fluffiest and softest and for that reason I am confident to present it here.




