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Our Top 12 Easter Baking Recipes

Including irresistible hot-cross buns and cinnamon rolls.

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Spring has sprung (well, technically), which means the Easter long weekend is almost here. And there are tons of baked goods you could bake up for the holiday! Here are some of our top hits, including everything from soft hot-cross buns and glazed monkey bread for late Sunday brunch, to an elegant cinnamon-twist wreath.

Chatelaine\'s braided egg bread, on a light blue background

Braided Egg Bread

This loaf doesn’t need much more than the sweet-and-toasty crunch of sugar and slivered almonds to showcase its lovely texture and egg-wash shine. A newbie to braided breads? Don’t worry; the dough is deceptively easy to work with. If you’ve ever plaited a friendship bracelet—or hair, let’s be honest—you’re more than qualified to pull off this springtime baking project. Get our braided egg bread recipe.

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