How To Make Greek Easter Bread Recipe
A soft, sweet bread flavored with orange zest and almonds, traditionally served during Greek Easter celebrations.
Preparation: 20 minutes
Cooking: 30 minutes
Total: 3 hours
Serves:
Ingredients
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 package active dry yeast
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
- 3 eggs
- 1/2 cup warm milk
- 1/4 cup orange juice
- Grated zest of 1 orange
- 1/2 cup slivered almonds
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, and yeast.
- Add melted butter, eggs, warm milk, orange juice, and orange zest to the dry ingredients. Mix until well combined.
- Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface for about 10 minutes until the dough is smooth and elastic.
- Grease a large mixing bowl and place the dough inside. Cover with a clean dish towel and let it rise in a warm place for 1-2 hours or until doubled in size.
- Punch the dough down and knead in the slivered almonds.
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- Divide the dough into 4 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a long rope and twist into a braid. Form braids into circles and place on a greased baking sheet.
- Cover with a clean dish towel and let rise for another 30 minutes.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown.
Nutrition
- Calories : 637 kcal
- Total Fat : 26g
- Saturated Fat : 10g
- Cholesterol : 166mg
- Sodium : 28mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 89g
- Dietary Fiber : 4g
- Sugar : 27g
- Protein : 13g
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