Christopsomo Recipe

Name: Christopsomo
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 pkg. active dry yeast; 1/2 cup warm water; 1-1/2 cup sugar; 1 tsp. sugar; 7 to 8 cups all-purpose flour; 2 tbsp. all-purpose flour; 1-1/4 tsp. salt; 5 eggs; 1-1/2 cup milk, scalded and cooled; 1 tsp. masticha flavoringOR; 1 tsp. vanilla extract; 1 cup slivered, blanched almonds; 1/2 cup white sultanas; 1 tsp. lemon peel, grated; 2 sticks unsalted butter, melted

Servings: persons

3 pkg. active dry yeast
1/2 cup warm water
1-1/2 cup sugar
1 tsp. sugar
7 to 8 cups all-purpose flour
2 tbsp. all-purpose flour
1-1/4 tsp. salt
5 eggs
1-1/2 cup milk, scalded and cooled
1 tsp. masticha flavoringOR
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1 cup slivered, blanched almonds
1/2 cup white sultanas
1 tsp. lemon peel, grated
2 sticks unsalted butter, melted

1
Combine yeast, warm water, 1 teaspoon sugar, 2 tablespoons flour, and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a bowl.
2
Let stand in a warm place until mixture bubbles and foams, about 10 minutes.
3
In a large bowl, beat together 4 eggs, 1-1/2 cups sugar, 1 teaspoon salt, cooled milk, and yeast mixture.
4
Add 3 cups of flour and masticha or vanilla extract.
5
Add melted butter, almonds, sultanas, and lemon peel.
6
Continue to add flour and knead well about 5 minutes, or until dough is quite stiff but elastic.
7
Place in greased bowl.
8
Cover first with plastic wrap and then with a damp towel.
9
Let dough rise in a warm place until double in bulk.
10
Punch down and turn over in bowl.
11
Cover and let rise for 30 minutes more.
12
Shape dough into 6 ropes and braid 3 at a time.
13
Place braids on a lightly greased cookie sheet and let rise for 40 minutes.
14
Preheat oven to 180C/350F/Gas 4.
15
Beat remaining egg and brush each braid with it.
16
Bake for 30 minutes, or until golden brown.

1576

kcal

Calories

Fat

176

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 pkg. active dry yeast, 1/2 cup warm water, 1-1/2 cup sugar, 1 tsp. sugar, and more.

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

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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