Greek Bread Recipe

Name: Greek Bread
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 packages dry yeast; 1/2 cup plus 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar, divided; 1 cup warm water (105u00b0 to 115u00b0); 1 1/4 cups milk, scalded; 2 teaspoons salt; 1/2 cup shortening; 1/4 cup butter or margarine; 3 eggs, beaten; 7 cups all-purpose flour, divided; 1 egg, beaten; 1/4 cup sesame seeds

Servings: persons

2 packages dry yeast
1/2 cup plus 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar, divided
1 cup warm water (105u00b0 to 115u00b0)
1 1/4 cups milk, scalded
2 teaspoons salt
1/2 cup shortening
1/4 cup butter or margarine
3 eggs, beaten
7 cups all-purpose flour, divided
1 egg, beaten
1/4 cup sesame seeds

1
Dissolve yeast and 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar in warm water; let stand 5 minutes.
2
Combine milk, salt, shortening, butter, and remaining sugar in a large bowl; stir until sugar dissolves. Cool to lukewarm (105u00b0 to 115u00b0). Add yeast mixture and 3 eggs, stirring well. Add 4 cups flour; beat well.
3
Stir in remaining flour to make a soft dough. Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface; knead 5 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place (85u00b0), free from drafts, 50 minutes or until doubled in bulk.
4
Punch dough down, and let rest 5 minutes. Divide dough into 3 equal portions. Roll each portion into an 18-inch rope. Shape each rope into a loose coil in three greased 8-inch round cake pans, beginning at outer edge of pan.
5
Cover and repeat rising procedure 50 minutes or until doubled in bulk. Gently brush loaves with 1 egg and sprinkle with sesame seeds. Bake at 350u00b0 for 30 minutes or until golden brown. Cool loaves 10 minutes on wire racks before removing from pans.

1239

kcal

Calories

Fat

193

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 packages dry yeast, 1/2 cup plus 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar, divided, 1 cup warm water (105u00b0 to 115u00b0), 1 1/4 cups milk, scalded, and more.

Yes, Greek 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.

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