Tsoureki (Greek Easter bread)

Tsoureki (Greek Easter bread)

4.5 40 rating

Prep. 15 min

Total 2 h 20 min

12 portions

Ingredients

mastiha (optional)
3 pieces
mahlepi (see Tips)
1 tsp
sugar plus 1 tsp extra
100 g
full cream milk
100 g
dried instant yeast (see Tips)
2 tsp
eggs plus 1 egg beaten, for glazing
3
baker's flour plus extra for dusting
450 g
salt
1 pinch
unsalted butter softened
70 g
flaked almonds for decorating (optional)

Difficulty

medium

Nutrition per 1 portion

Sodium 41.9 mg

Protein 6.8 g

Calories 1023.4 kJ / 243.7 kcal

Fat 6.9 g

Fibre 1.8 g

Saturated Fat 3.5 g

Carbohydrates 38 g

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