Tsourekia- Greek Easter Bread Recipe

Name: Tsourekia- Greek Easter Bread
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 36 ounces flour; 1 cup butter; 2 tablespoons grated orange rind; 6 eggs; 1 1/2 cups sugar; 1/2 cup milk; 2 tablespoons yeast; 1/2 cup lukewarm water; sesame seeds (optional); colored hardboiled egg (optional)

Servings: persons

1
Dissolve the yeast in the lukewarm water.
2
Add a teacup of flour and beat the mix with a towel and place it in a warm place to rise.
3
Slightly heat the milk, the sugar, the butter and the orange rind and place them in a bowl.
4
Add the yeast, the eggs, beaten, and the flour, stirring constantly.
5
Make sure the dough is neither too soft nor too tough.
6
Cover this dough with a towel and let it stand in a warm place for about an hour and a half.
7
When the dough has doubled in size, knead it again by hand and shape plaited breads.
8
(Traditionally for easter, red colored hard cooked eggs may be pressed into the braided bread) Brush the breads with 2-3 beaten egg yolks and bake them in a medium oven for about 30-35 minutes.

1863

kcal

Calories

Fat

273

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 36 ounces flour, 1 cup butter, 2 tablespoons grated orange rind, 6 eggs, and more.

Yes, Tsourekia- Greek 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.

Tsourekia- Greek Easter Bread

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