Easter is unimaginable without lip smacking recipes. Various recipes are prepared on the occasion of Easter to make the occasion special. The tradition Greek recipes are prepared according to the various customs and traditions observed in the country. These recipes incorporate the use of seasonal ingredients.
The Greek Easter bread recipes are distinguished on the basis of hard-boiled and dyed eggs that are baked thoroughly into the bread dough. As the scarlet color signifies the blood of Christ it is used extensively in these recipes. Even lighter colors when used for the Greek bread will give a fabulous appearance. The Greeks call the Easter bread as Tsoureki Paschalino
The Greeks regard the Easter bread to be a vital part of the fiesta since it is consumed by paying homage to Christ. There are a variety of ways to make the Greek Easter bread. However this particular bread is baked only on the Good Friday. So get ready to have something unique like the Greek Easter bread this Easter and make your day special.
Ingredients:
1 cup lukewarm milk
1 package dry yeast
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 cup orange juice, lukewarm
1 cup sugar
3 eggs, lightly beaten
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
6 cups all-purpose flour
1 egg beaten with 3 tablespoons milk
1 hard-cooked egg, dyed red
1/2 teaspoon sesame seeds
In a mixing bowl, dissolve yeast in the lukewarm milk. Add olive oil, orange juice, sugar, the 3 lightly beaten eggs and vanilla, and mix. Begin adding flour and kneading until the dough becomes firm but moist (amount of flour varies according to the size of eggs). Cover with a cloth and allow to rise for 1-2 hours in a warm place, away from drafts, until the dough doubles in size.
Punch dough down, and divide into 3 portions. Shape each portion into a 2 1/2 foot rope. Pinch 3 ropes together at one end to seal, and braid the ropes. Place braid on a lightly greased baking sheet, and shape into a circle. Place the hard-cooked, unshelled and dyed egg where the braids meet, shaping the dough around the egg. Cover braid, and let rise in warm place (85) degrees, free from drafts, for 1 hour. Brush bread with the mixture of one beaten egg and milk mixture, and sprinkle with sesame seeds. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes or until golden brown.
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