Easter Recipes I’m Planning for This Year
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Good morning Reader! Easter is only two weeks away, and I have already been thinking about what I want to make for breakfast and for our meal. If you are planning ahead too, I wanted to send a few of my favorite Easter-worthy recipes that feel both beautiful and practical this time of year. Braided Apple Cream Cheese Puff Pastry Danish If I had to choose one recipe to make first for Easter morning, it would probably be my Braided Apple Cream Cheese Puff Pastry Danish. It is absolutely beautiful on the table, and it feels a little extra special for a holiday breakfast. One of my favorite things about this recipe is that I give both options for the cream cheese filling, whether you want it a little softer and runnier or more firm for a classic danish-style slice. It is wonderful on its own, but served warm with Best Homemade French Vanilla Bean Ice Cream Recipe, it becomes something truly special! Another lovely option for Easter is my Old-Fashioned Strawberry Danish Pastry Using Homemade Puff Pastry. It has that bright spring feel that is so perfect this time of year, and it is a beautiful recipe to set out for a holiday breakfast or brunch. I also keep going back and forth on making Sourdough Panettone Recipe (Traditional Italian Sweet Bread) too, because it has that sweet bread feel that makes Easter breakfast feel especially festive. It is such a lovely recipe for anyone who wants something a little more traditional and bakery-style for the holiday. For the meal itself, I think Soft Wheat Dinner Rolls (Made with Whole Wheat Flour) are one of the best choices. We love these made with milled wheat, but they can also be made with whole wheat flour, which makes them really helpful for different kitchens and pantry setups. They are soft, simple, and perfect alongside Easter dinner. And if you want a few extra recipes to keep in mind, I also shared my Sourdough Puff Pastry Recipe, Traditional Homemade Puff Pastry Recipe, and Buttery Sourdough Croissant Bread Recipe. I have mentioned these in recent emails, so I did not want to make them the star again, but they are still wonderful recipes to have on hand if you are planning a homemade Easter spread. I may end up making both the apple danish and the panettone because I honestly do not know if I can choose just one. 🤪 Are you making a special Easter breakfast this year, or are you more of a brunch or dinner person? Hit reply and let me know! I always love hearing what you are making. If you try any of these recipes, I would love to see them. Tag me on Instagram so I can share your creations! Happy baking, Stephanie I'd love to have you follow along here: |
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