Subj : Greekery - 17
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From : Dave Drum
Date : Sat Apr 27 2024 03:44 pm

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     Title: Greek Easter Bread
Categories: Breads, Citrus, Nuts
     Yield: 24 servings

   1/4 oz Env active dry yeast
   1/4 c  Warm water (110o to 115o)
     1 c  Warm milk (115oF/46oC)
   1/2 c  Sugar
     3 lg Eggs; room temp
   1/2 c  Butter; softened
     2 ts Grated orange zest
   1/2 ts Salt
   3/4 ts Ground mahleb; opt
   1/8 ts Ground mastic; opt
     6 c  A-P flour
     6    Hard-boiled large eggs; dyed
          - red

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     1 lg Egg; lightly beaten
   1/2 c  Sliced almonds

 In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add the
 milk, sugar, eggs, butter, orange zest, salt, mahleb and
 mastic if desired and 3 cups flour; beat until smooth.
 Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough.

 Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and
 elastic, 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning
 once to grease the top. Cover and let rise in a warm
 place until doubled, about 1 hour.

 Punch dough down. Turn onto a lightly floured surface;
 divide dough into six portions. Shape each into a 12-in.
 rope. Place three ropes on a greased baking sheet and
 braid; pinch ends to seal and tuck under. Repeat with
 remaining ropes. Tuck three hard-cooked eggs into the
 braid of each loaf. Cover and let rise until doubled,
 about 45 minutes.

 Brush with egg; sprinkle with almonds. Bake @
 350oF/175oC for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown.
 Cool on wire racks.

 Taste of Home Test Kitchen

 Makes: 2 loaves (12 pieces each)

 RECIPE FROM: https://www.tasteofhome.com

 Uncle Dirty Dave's Archives

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