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Greek Easter Bread (Tsoureki)

Greek Easter Bread (Tsoureki)
4.4 17 ratings
Prep. 15min
Total 2 h 20min
12 portions
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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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