Armenian Easter Bread Recipe

Name: Armenian Easter Bread
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 cups flour; 1 cup butter, melted; 1 cup milk, warmed; 1/2 cup sugar; 3 eggs; 1 1/2 teaspoons salt; 2 1/4 teaspoons yeast; 1 teaspoon mahleb, ground seeds (to taste); 1 teaspoon nigella seeds; 1 egg yolk; poppy seeds (optional) or coarsely chopped blanched almond, for topping (optional)

Servings: persons

6 cups flour
1 cup butter, melted
1 cup milk, warmed
1/2 cup sugar
3 eggs
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
2 1/4 teaspoons yeast
1 teaspoon mahleb, ground seeds (to taste)
1 teaspoon nigella seeds
1 egg yolk
poppy seeds (optional) or coarsely chopped blanched almond, for topping (optional)

1
Dissolve yeast in warm milk in Kitchen Aide.
2
Add sugar and melted butter.
3
Beat eggs and add, along with salt, ground mahleb and nigella.
4
Add flour gradually, one cup at a time until dough comes away from sides of bowl.
5
Knead 10 minutes until shiny and no longer sticky.
6
Place dough in oiled bowl, turn to coat outside with oil and cover. Put in a warm place to rise until doubled.
7
Divide into two or three balls.
8
Divide each ball into three and roll out with your hands to three long ropes.
9
Pinch all three ends together and braid loosely. Pinch ends and tuck under.
10
Cover and allow to rise again until doubled.
11
Brush with beaten egg and sprinkle with sesame seeds or chopped blanced almonds.
12
Bake for 20 minutes in preheated 375 degree oven.

1339

kcal

Calories

Fat

166

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 cups flour, 1 cup butter, melted, 1 cup milk, warmed, 1/2 cup sugar, and more.

Yes, Armenian Easter Bread falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Armenian Easter Bread

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