Greek Easter Bread Recipe Recipe

Name: Greek Easter Bread Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: General
Ingredients: 3 pkg. powdered yeast; 1/2 c. water; 8 c. sifted flour; 1 c. sugar; 1 c. shortening; 6 Large eggs; 1 teaspoon cinnamon; 1 teaspoon masthia; 1 teaspoon powdered mahleb; 1 1/2 c. lowfat milk; 2 tbsp. vegetable oil

Servings: persons

3 pkg. powdered yeast
1/2 c. water
8 c. sifted flour
1 c. sugar
1 c. shortening
6 Large eggs
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon masthia
1 teaspoon powdered mahleb
1 1/2 c. lowfat milk
2 tbsp. vegetable oil

1
Dissolve yeast in 1/2 c. hot water.
2
Set aside.
3
Place flour, sugar and shortening in large bowl.
4
Roll by hand to feel like cornbread.
5
Add in 5 beaten Large eggs and other remaining ingredients.
6
Knead well.
7
Place in pan, cover and let stand in hot place till size doubles.
8
Knead again (very lightly) and let rise.
9
Divide into 3 loaves.
10
Place each loaf into a pan.
11
Brush with remaining beaten egg.
12
Sprinkle with sesame seeds.
13
Bake at 350 degrees for 30 min.

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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: 3 pkg. powdered yeast, 1/2 c. water, 8 c. sifted flour, 1 c. sugar, and more.

Yes, Greek Easter Bread Recipe 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.

Greek Easter Bread Recipe

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