Easter Bread Recipes from Around the World

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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!