Easter Bread (baking, boil, pot, oven)

[JLS92]

I am attempting to make ***** (Easter Bread) and the bread keeps on cracking around the cross when baked. How do I prevent this from happening?

[elnina]

Bread needs to be fully risen before placed in the oven.
Boil an inch or two of water on the stove, then place it in the oven when you put the bread in. If there is still water in the pot in the last 15 minutes of baking, remove it.
Spritz your loaf and the inside of the oven with a water spray bottle right when you add the loaf to the oven. Watch out for the steam!!

[Beretta]

Originally Posted by JLS92

I am attempting to make ***** (Easter Bread) and the bread keeps on cracking around the cross when baked. How do I prevent this from happening?

Please post the recipe you are using. Thanks.

[sheena12]

I am making several loaves of this now. This is identical to the recipe that I use - Ukrainian Easter Bread *****) Recipe - Food.com

Is ***** a bad word?

[Beretta]

Originally Posted by sheena12

I am making several loaves of this now. This is identical to the recipe that I use - Ukrainian Easter Bread *****) Recipe - Food.com

Is ***** a bad word?

Off topic: Yes, according to urban dictionary.

Back on topic. Thanks!