Greek Holiday Bread Recipe

Name: Greek Holiday Bread
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 5 whole bay leaves; 2 cups boiling water; 3 packages dry yeast; 1/4 cup warm water (105u00b0 to 115u00b0); 2 cups sugar; 1 cup butter or margarine, melted; 5 eggs, beaten; 1 cup milk; 10 cups all-purpose flour, divided; 1 egg, beaten; 1/4 cup milk; 2 tablespoons sesame seeds

Servings: persons

5 whole bay leaves
2 cups boiling water
3 packages dry yeast
1/4 cup warm water (105u00b0 to 115u00b0)
2 cups sugar
1 cup butter or margarine, melted
5 eggs, beaten
1 cup milk
10 cups all-purpose flour, divided
1 egg, beaten
1/4 cup milk
2 tablespoons sesame seeds

1
Combine bay leaves and boiling water; set aside to cool.
2
Dissolve yeast in warm water, stirring well; let stand 5 minutes or until bubbly.
3
Combine sugar, butter, and 5 eggs. Remove bay leaves from water; discard. Add seasoned water, 1 cup milk, and dissolved yeast to egg mixture, stirring well. Add 4 cups flour; beat well. Stir in enough remaining flour to make a soft dough. Cover; let rise in a warm place (85u00b0), free from drafts, 3 hours or until doubled in bulk.
4
Punch dough down; turn out onto a floured surface. Divide into 6 equal portions, shaping each into a ball. Place each ball in a well-greased 8-inch round cake pan. Press down gently to fill pan. Cover loosely; repeat rising procedure 1 1/2 hours or until doubled in bulk.
5
Combine egg and 1/4 cup milk; stir well. Gently brush top of loaves with egg mixture; sprinkle 1 teaspoon sesame seeds over each loaf. Bake at 300u00b0 for 50 minutes or until golden brown. Cool 10 minutes on wire racks before removing from pans.

3251

kcal

Calories

190

Fat

336

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 5 whole bay leaves, 2 cups boiling water, 3 packages dry yeast, 1/4 cup warm water (105u00b0 to 115u00b0), and more.

Yes, Greek Holiday 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.

Greek Holiday Bread

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