Christopsomo (Greek Christmas Bread) Recipe

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  1. Dissolve yeast and 1 tablespoon sugar in warm water in a large bowl; let stand 5 minutes. Add the butter and eggs; beat at medium speed of a mixer until smooth. Lightly spoon the flour into dry measuring cups, and level with a knife. Combine 3 cups flour, 1/3 cup sugar, dry milk, aniseed, and salt; add to yeast mixture, beating well. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Knead until smooth and elastic (about 10 minutes); add enough of remaining flour, 1 tablespoon at a time, to prevent dough from sticking to hands.
  2. 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, about 1 1/2 hours. Dough will not double in size. (Press two fingers into dough. If indentation remains, the dough has risen enough.)
  3. Punch dough down; let rest 5 minutes. Pinch 2 (1 1/2-inch) balls off dough; cover and set aside. Shape remaining dough into an 8-inch round; place on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray. Brush with egg white. Shape each dough ball into an 8-inch-long rope; cut a 2-inch slash into the ends of each rope. Place 1 rope across middle of dough; brush the middle of the rope with egg white. Place the other rope across the middle of the rope, forming a cross. Curl the slashed ends together to form a circle; place a cherry in the middle of each circle. Arrange 4 cherries around center of cross. Cover and let rise 1 hour.
  4. Preheat oven to 350°.
  5. Uncover dough. Bake at 350° for 35 minutes or until loaf sounds hollow when tapped. Remove loaf from pan, and cool on a wire rack.
  6. NOTE: If you don't have time to decorate this bread, skip step 3. Punch dough down; let rest. Shape the dough into a 8-inch round. Cover and let rise 1 hour. Bake as directed.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 168.33 Kcal (705 kJ)
Calories from fat 47.81 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 5.31g 8%
Cholesterol 34.7mg 12%
Sodium 92.81mg 4%
Potassium 50.02mg 1%
Total Carbs 25.57g 9%
Sugars 2.94g 12%
Dietary Fiber 1.01g 4%
Protein 4.2g 8%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 2%
Iron 0.5mg 3%
Calcium 10.6mg 1%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 308.42 Kcal (1291 kJ)
Calories from fat 87.6 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 9.73g 8%
Cholesterol 63.58mg 12%
Sodium 170.05mg 4%
Potassium 91.65mg 1%
Total Carbs 46.85g 9%
Sugars 5.38g 12%
Dietary Fiber 1.85g 4%
Protein 7.7g 8%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 2%
Iron 0.9mg 3%
Calcium 19.4mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 3.6
    Points
  • 4
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

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