Greek Easter Bread Recipe

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Ingredients:

  • 1 (3-inch) cinnamon stick
  • 1 cup warm water (100o to 110o)
  • dash of salt
  • dash of sugar
  • 2 packages dry yeast (about 2 1/4 tsp each)
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 3 tbsp butter
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 tsp salt
  • cooking spray
  • 1 tbsp water
  • 1 large egg yolk

Directions:

  1. Place allspice and cinnamon in a spice or coffee grinder, and process until finely ground. Set aside.
  2. Combine water, dash of salt, dash of sugar, and yeast in a large bowl, stirring with a whisk. Let stand for 5 minutes. Lightly spoon flour into dry measuring cups; level with a knife. Add 1 cup flour to yeast mixture, stirring until well combined. Let stand 20 minutes.
  3. Place sugar and butter in a large bowl; beat with a mixer at medium speed until light and fluffy. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in allspice mixture. Add yeast mixture to butter mixture; stir with a whisk until well combined. Stir in 1 teaspoon salt. Add 3 1/2 cups flour, about 1 cup at a time, stirring until a soft dough forms. Turn dough out onto a floured surface. Knead until smooth and elastic (about 8 minutes); add enough of remaining flour, 1 tablespoon at a time, to prevent dough from sticking to hands (dough will feel tacky).
  4. 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, 1 hour or until doubled in size. (Gently press 2 fingers into dough. If indentation remains, dough has risen enough.)
  5. Divide dough into 3 equal portions, shaping each portion into a 14-inch-long rope. Place ropes lengthwise on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray (do not stretch); pinch ends together at one end to seal. Braid ropes; pinch loose ends to seal. Lightly coat dough with cooking spray. Cover and let rise 45 minutes or until doubled in size.
  6. Preheat oven to 350°.
  7. Combine 1 tablespoon water and egg yolk, stirring with a whisk. Brush half of yolk mixture over loaf. Let stand for 5 minutes. Repeat procedure with the remaining yolk mixture. Bake at 350° for 30 minutes or until loaf sounds hollow when tapped. Cool on a wire rack for 20 minutes.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 160.46 Kcal (672 kJ)
Calories from fat 30.79 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3.42g 5%
Cholesterol 41.78mg 14%
Sodium 139.73mg 6%
Potassium 52.22mg 1%
Total Carbs 27.12g 9%
Sugars 2.95g 12%
Dietary Fiber 0.79g 3%
Protein 5.41g 11%
Iron 1.5mg 8%
Calcium 13.1mg 1%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 262.47 Kcal (1099 kJ)
Calories from fat 50.36 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 5.6g 5%
Cholesterol 68.34mg 14%
Sodium 228.55mg 6%
Potassium 85.42mg 1%
Total Carbs 44.36g 9%
Sugars 4.83g 12%
Dietary Fiber 1.3g 3%
Protein 8.85g 11%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0%
Iron 2.5mg 8%
Calcium 21.5mg 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

  • 3.3
    Points
  • 4
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

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