Tsoureki, the Greek sweet bread is a favorite delicacy throughout the Christmas and Easter holidays in Greece.
Here’s our recipe:
In a mixer: 6 eggs and 110z/310gr sugar
-Mix for 8 minutes
Add: 2 tsp of Mahlepi and ½ tsp trimmed Mastiha
-Mix for 3 minutes
Add: 1 Lb of flour
-Mix for 3 minutes
Add 8fl oz/235ml of hot milk, 3 fl oz/90ml of melted butter 3fl oz/90ml
-Mix for 2 minutes
Add 1 Lb of flour and 0.5oz/15gr of dry yeast
– Mix for 10 minutes
– Let the dough rise for 1 hour
-Shape into thick rope and then braid together
-Let rise for 45 minutes.
-Place some egg yok on top and decorate with trimmed almonds
-Bake at preheated oven 320°F/160°C for 30 to 40 minutes
Enjoy!
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