Soft and fluffy Nutella swirl Easter bread made with rich brioche dough and chocolate hazelnut filling. Perfect for brunch, dessert, or holiday baking.
Nutella Swirl Easter Bread (Soft Braided Sweet Bread)
A soft, slightly sweet, enriched dough braided with a rich Nutella swirl—perfect for Easter brunch or dessert. Think fluffy brioche meets chocolate spread heaven.
Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Activate Yeast
- In a bowl, combine warm milk + yeast + 1 tsp sugar
- Let sit 5–10 minutes until foamy
- Make Dough
- Add sugar, eggs, butter, vanilla, and salt
- Gradually mix in flour until a soft dough forms
- Knead 8–10 minutes (by hand or mixer) until smooth and elastic
- First Rise
- Place dough in a greased bowl
- Cover and let rise 1–1.5 hours until doubled
- Shape & Fill
- Roll dough into a rectangle (~10×16 inches)
- Spread Nutella evenly (leave edges clean)
- Roll tightly into a log
- Create Swirl
- Slice the log lengthwise (exposes layers)
- Twist the two halves together (cut side up)
- Form into a braid or loaf shape
- Second Rise
- Place on lined baking sheet
- Cover loosely and rise 30–45 minutes
- Bake
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C)
- Brush with egg wash
- Bake 25–30 minutes until golden brown
- 🍽️ Serving
- Cool slightly before slicing
- Best served warm
- Optional: dust with powdered sugar or drizzle glaze
Notes
Don’t overheat milk (kills yeast)
Chill Nutella slightly if too runny
Use a sharp knife when slicing dough for clean swirls
If browning too fast, cover loosely with foil
Chill Nutella slightly if too runny
Use a sharp knife when slicing dough for clean swirls
If browning too fast, cover loosely with foil
