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Ingredients
1/4 cup milk
1/4 cup warm water
2 Tbsp. sugar
1 pkg. or cake of yeast
2 Tbsp. shortening
2 beaten eggs
1/2 tsp. salt
2-1/2 cups sifted enriched flour

Directions
  1. Scald milk and stir in sugar, shortening, and salt. Cool to lukewarm.
  2. Measure the water into a large mixing bowl and add yeast. (Warm for active dry yeast; lukewarm for compressed yeast.) Stir until yeast is dissolved.
  3. Add milk mixture and beaten eggs to the yeast mixture.
  4. Add about half of the flour.
  5. Beat until smooth.
  6. Add the remaining flour.
  7. Turn out onto a floured board and knead well until smooth and elastic.
  8. Pour into a greased bowl and brush top with shortening.
  9. Cover and let rise until doubled in bulk, about 1 hour.
  10. Punch down.
  11. Divide loaves into thirds and shape into 3 round loaves.
  12. Arrange on a greased baking sheet in the shape of a three-petaled flower.
  13. Let rise until doubled again.
  14. Bake at 375 about 50 minutes.
  15. Cool and frost with a confectioners' sugar frosting.
  16. Decorate with almonds and candied fruit, in flower shapes.
Create a stunning centerpiece for your Easter table with this traditional Greek Easter Bread. This slightly sweet, egg-enriched loaf is shaped into a distinctive three-petaled flower, symbolizing the Holy Trinity. The tender interior and golden crust are decorated with a confectioner's sugar frosting, almonds, and candied fruits arranged in festive flower patterns. A meaningful addition to holiday celebrations that tastes as beautiful as it looks.
Servings
Makes 1 loaf
Nutrition Facts
Nutrition Per Serving (1 slice) - Calories: 120; Total Fat: 3g (Saturated Fat: 1g); Cholesterol: 30mg; Sodium: 140mg; Total Carbohydrates: 20g (Dietary Fiber: 1g, Sugars: 3g); Protein: 4g
*Nutrition information is provided as a general estimate only. Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients, and is based on available nutrient data. Variations may occur based on ingredient brands and preparation methods.
🧑‍🍳 The Cook:  Dave Ferguson 🔑 Keywords: Greek, Easter, bread
🗂️ Categories: 🍞 Bread, 🌎 World Food
📚 Cookbooks: The Gussie Files, The TFR Cookbook
Greek Easter Bread was added on January 29, 2022 and last updated on January 29, 2022.
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