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    Home » Recipe Round-ups

    Easter Bread Recipes from Around the World

    March 20, 2021 • Updated: April 11, 2023 • by Renée B. • This post may contain affiliate links.

    Collage of 7 Easter breads from around the world. Pin text reads: Easter Bread Recipes for Around the World

    Our collection of traditional homemade Easter bread recipes from around the world; including recipes from Germany, Italy, England, Greece, Romania, Ukraine, Russia, and Mexico.

    Collage of 9 Easter breads from around the world.

    Around the world, in every country where Easter celebrated, you will find traditional Easter breads being served from Good Friday through Orthodox Easter Sunday. Easter breads are commonly light and sweet, enriched with eggs and dairy, and infused with dried fruits and warm spices or glazed with a thin, sweet icing.

    Jump to:
    • The Symbolism of Easter Bread
    • Rosinenbrot (Germany) 
    • Pane di Pasqua (Italy)
    • Hot Cross Buns (England)
    • Tsoureki (Greece)
    • Colomba Pasquale (Italy)
    • Cozonac (Romania)
    • Kozunak (Bulgaria)
    • Babka (Ukraine)
    • Paska (Ukraine)
    • Kulich (Russia)
    • Capirotada (Mexico)
    • Pane di Pasqua per Uno (Italy)
    • Basic Bread Making
    • More Easter Traditions

    The Symbolism of Easter Bread

    As you might guess, there is a long history of Christian symbolism that accompanies the making and eating of traditional breads at Eastertime.

    Easter wreaths, for example, symbolize the crown of thorns worn by Jesus at the crucifixion, and the three ropes that make up the braided bread represent the three parts of the Holy Trinity. Hot cross buns are finished with an icing cross to represent the cross upon which Jesus was crucified, and eggs woven into bread symbolize rebirth and resurrection.

    We hope you enjoy this list of traditional homemade Easter bread recipes from around the world; it includes a number of recipes from Italy, and from many Eastern Europe countries where Easter breads abound.

    1

    Rosinenbrot (Germany) 

    Photo Credit: earthfoodandfire.com

    A deliciously soft and fluffy raisin bread, Rosinenbrot is a traditional part of Easter breakfast in Germany.

    2

    Pane di Pasqua (Italy)

    Photo Credit: veggiedesserts.com

    This traditional Easter recipe from Italy makes a sweet, fluffy, wreath-shaped bread. Colored eggs nestled in the ropes cook as the bread bakes.

    3

    Hot Cross Buns (England)

    Photo Credit: www.christinascucina.com

    Traditionally eaten on Good Friday, these currant-dotted hot cross buns are soft, fluffy, and laced with a just hint of mixed spice.

    4

    Tsoureki (Greece)

    Photo Credit: www.kopiaste.org

    Tsoureki is a sweet brioche bread traditionally made during Easter in Greece. More commonly seen in its braided form, this version is shaped into a beautiful flower.

    5

    Colomba Pasquale (Italy)

    Colomba Pasqua, or Dove Bread, is the most well-known of the many traditional breads prepared in celebration of the Easter holiday in Italy.

    6

    Cozonac (Romania)

    Photo Credit: whereismyspoon.co

    Cozonac is the a traditional Romanian pastry, made from a soft yeast dough with a sweet walnut filling.

    7

    Kozunak (Bulgaria)

    Photo Credit: www.karenskitchenstories.com

    Kozunak is a slightly sweet egg bread often served in celebration on Easter morning in Bulgaria.

    8

    Babka (Ukraine)

    Photo Credit: foodmeanderings.com

    This tender, cake-like babka, a sweet traditional Ukrainian Easter bread, is made in your bread machine!

    9

    Paska (Ukraine)

    Photo Credit: celebrationgeneration.com

    Paska is a traditional Ukrainian sweet egg bread. This version, flavored with citrus, is perfect for Easter morning.

    10

    Kulich (Russia)

    Photo Credit: vikalinka.com

    Kulich is a sweet, rich, buttery sweet bread, studded with golden raisins, candied citrus peel, and almonds.

    11

    Capirotada (Mexico)

    Photo Credit: muybuenocookbook.com

    Capirotada is a Mexican bread pudding made with cinnamon, piloncillo, raisins, bread, and cheese. It is one of the most popular foods eaten during the Lenten period preceding Easter.

    12

    Pane di Pasqua per Uno (Italy)

    Photo Credit: www.christinascucina.com

    Not only are these personal-size Easter bread rings delicious, they’re a great centerpiece for your Easter table! Lightly sweetened dough is filled with a colorful egg and topped with icing!

    Collage of 6 Easter breads from around the world.

    Basic Bread Making

    If you love homemade bread, be sure to check our Easy Sourdough and German Dark Rye Bread recipes.

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    About Renée B.

    Renée is self-taught home chef with a penchant for creating healthy(ish) comfort food recipes, and adapting vintage recipes for the 21st century cook. In her spare time, she writes unfinished novels and songs about cowboys.

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