Traditional Italian Easter Bread

INGREDIENTS

1 3/4 cups

+2 tablespoons all purpose flour ((250 grams))

1 pinch

salt

zest of 1 lemon

2 1/2 tbsp

granulated sugar ((40 grams))

1/4 cup

lukewarm milk (I used 2 % milk) ((60 grams))

1 1/2 tsp

active dry yeast

eggs (room temperature) ((slightly beaten))

1/2 cup

butter (room temperature) ((100 grams))

egg

1 tbsp

milk

eggs (uncooked and dyed whatever colour you like)

2 tbsp

sprinkles* (if desired)