Greek Easter Bread (Tsoureki)

Greek Easter Bread (Tsoureki)

4.4 16 rating

Prep. 15min

Total 2 h 20min

12 portions

Ingredients

mahlepi seeds (see tip)
1 tsp
mastic gum (optional) (see tip)
3 pieces
sugar
105 g
milk
100 g
dried instant yeast (see tip)
2 tsp
20 g fresh yeast, crumbled
medium eggs 1 beaten for glazing
4
plain flour plus extra for dusting
450 g
unsalted butter soft
70 g
fine sea salt
1 pinch
flaked almonds (optional) for decorating

Difficulty

medium

Nutrition per 1 portion

Protein 7 g

Calories 1023 kJ / 243 kcal

Fat 7 g

Fibre 2 g

Carbohydrates 38 g

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Tsoureki (Greek Easter bread)

Tsoureki (Greek Easter bread)

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