Tsoureki (Sweet Greek Easter Bread)

Tsoureki (Sweet Greek Easter Bread)


1. Heat milk and whisk in 1½ cups flour, sugar, and yeast.

2. Cover with plastic and let stand for ~30 minutes.

3. Add eggs one at a time.

4. Add another cup flour, orange zest, and salt. Then add butter, vanilla, and orange juice. Gradually add remaining flour, kneading until smooth.

5. Coat a bowl with oil and roll dough in it to coat. Cover with plastic and let rise for 1½ hour. Preheat oven to 400.

6. Make braids with the dough (2 loaves).

7. Mix egg yolk with 1 tablespoon water. Brush loaves with mixture.

8. Bake 15 minutes. Reduce heat to 350 and bake 20 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes.

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