Portuguese Five Egg Easter Bread | Emerils.com

Portuguese Five Egg Easter Bread | Emerils.com

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Discover the rich flavor of Portuguese Five Egg Easter Bread from Emeril Lagasse. Perfect for Easter, this bread rises to 5 loaves and is bursting with eggs and lemon zest. Shop now!

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Ingredients

  • 4 cups milk
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 pound lard
  • Three 1/4-ounce envelopes active dry yeast
  • 5 pounds flour (St. Elizabeth or Rose brand preferred)
  • 12 large eggs
  • 4 cups sugar
  • Zest of 1 lemon, grated
  • 1 large egg beaten with 1 tablespoon water, for glaze
  • 5 eggs (optional)

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