Red Easter Eggs For Greek Easter Bread

Name: Red Easter Eggs For Greek Easter Bread
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 2 h 15 min
Yield: Makes 10
Ingredients: 10 large brown eggs; 6 cups water, plus more for boiling eggs; 1 ounce red food coloring; 3 tablespoons distilled white vinegar

Recipe photo courtesy of Anna Williams

Source: Martha Stewart Living, April 2013

2 hours 15 mins 10 mins Makes 10

Total Time Prep Yield

Ingredients

10 large brown eggs
6 cups water, plus more for boiling eggs
1 ounce red food coloring
3 tablespoons distilled white vinegar

Directions

1. Place eggs in a large pot, cover with 2 inches of water, and bring to a boil over high heat. Cover pot and remove from heat. Let stand 7 minutes. Transfer eggs to a bowl of ice water and let stand until chilled, about 10 minutes; drain.
2. Pour the 6 cups water into a large bowl. Stir in food coloring and vinegar until combined. Add eggs and let stand until deep red, about 2 hours. Lightly rinse eggs under running water and let dry on a paper towel-lined plate.