Greek Easter Bread

Name: Greek Easter Bread
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 20
Cuisine: Mediterranean, European, Greek
Ingredients: 1 liters bread flour, divided; 3 Tbsps butter; 1 stick (3-inch) cinnamon; 5 teaspoons packages dry yeast (about each); 1 large egg yolk; 3 larges eggs; 1 Dash salt; 1 teaspoon salt; 118 milliliters sugar; 1 Dash sugar; 237 milliliters warm water (100° to 110°); 1 Tbsp water; 1 teaspoon whole allspice

The recipe Greek Easter Bread could satisfy your Mediterranean craving in roughly 45 minutes. One serving contains 164 calories, 6g of protein, and 3g of fat. This recipe serves 20. A mixture of water, butter, cinnamon stick, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so tasty. It can be enjoyed any time, but it is especially good for Easter. It is a good option if you're following a vegetarian diet.

Instructions

Place allspice and cinnamon in a spice or coffee grinder, and process until finely ground. Set aside.

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Combine water, dash of salt, dash of sugar, and yeast in a large bowl, stirring with a whisk.

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Sugar

Water

Yeast

Salt

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Whisk

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Let stand for 5 minutes. Lightly spoon flour into dry measuring cups; level with a knife.

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All Purpose Flour

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Add 1 cup flour to yeast mixture, stirring until well combined.

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Yeast

Let stand 20 minutes.

Place sugar and butter in a large bowl; beat with a mixer at medium speed until light and fluffy.

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Butter

Sugar

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Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in allspice mixture.

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Allspice

Egg

Add yeast mixture to butter mixture; stir with a whisk until well combined. Stir in 1 teaspoon salt.

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Butter

Yeast

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Add 3 1/2 cups flour, about 1 cup at a time, stirring until a soft dough forms. Turn dough out onto a floured surface. Knead until smooth and elastic (about 8 minutes); add enough of remaining flour, 1 tablespoon at a time, to prevent dough from sticking to hands (dough will feel tacky).

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Dough

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Place dough in a large bowl coated with cooking spray, turning to coat top. Cover and let rise in a warm place (85), free from drafts, 1 hour or until doubled in size. (Gently press 2 fingers into dough. If indentation remains, dough has risen enough.)

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Divide dough into 3 equal portions, shaping each portion into a 14-inch-long rope.

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Place ropes lengthwise on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray (do not stretch); pinch ends together at one end to seal. Braid ropes; pinch loose ends to seal. Lightly coat dough with cooking spray. Cover and let rise 45 minutes or until doubled in size.

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