Atkins Bread Recipes

Ingredients:

CRIMSON EGGS

6 large egg, hard cooked
1 cup water
1 tbsp red food coloring
1 tsp white vinegar

BREAD

1 box (12.6 oz) Atkins quick & EZ country wht bread, mix
1 1/2 cup warm water
4 tbsp melted butter
1/4 cup granular sugar substitute
1 tsp grated orange rind
1/2 tsp cinnamon
4 crimson eggs
2 tbsp sliced blanched almonds

Instructions:

This lightly sweetened, cinnamon- and orange- scented loaf is part of the
Greek Easter tradition. Our bread mix makes it easy as well. Red eggs are
customary, but you may opt for pastels if you prefer.

1. For eggs: Place eggs in a stainless steel bowl large enough to hold them
in a single layer. Bring water, food coloring and vinegar to a boil. Pour
over eggs; let sit 5 minutes or longer until egg shells absorb color.
Remove eggs from bowl and set aside on a rack to dry.

2. For bread: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Place bread mix in
a large bowl. Mix water, butter, egg yolk, sugar substitute, orange rind
and cinnamon. Add to bread mix. Mix with a spoon to form a soft dough.
Knead by hand one 1 minute.

3. Press dough into a 6” x 8” rectangle, then cut lengthwise into 3 strips.
Roll each strip into a rope measuring about 22” to 24”. Working directly
on the baking sheet, braid the strips. Shape braid into a 10”- to 12”-
diameter circle. Tuck eggs into braid, spacing evenly. Cover with plastic
wrap and allow to rise two hours or until doubled in bulk.

4. Heat oven to 350º F, about 15 minutes before dough finishes rising.
Gently brush dough with remaining egg white and sprinkle with almonds. Bake
45 to 50 minutes, until golden brown and firm to the touch. Remove from
oven and transfer to wire rack to cool completely.

Find more recipes for this holiday in our Easter Traditions menu.

Prep time: 20 minutes

Bake/Cook time: 45 minutes

Carbohydrates: 11.5 grams

Net Carbs: 5 grams

Fiber: 6.5 grams

Protein: 18.5 grams

Fat: 6.5 grams

Calories: 165

Servings: 12