Greek Holiday Bread Recipe

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Greek Holiday Bread
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Directions:

  1. Combine bay leaves and boiling water; set aside to cool.
  2. Dissolve yeast in warm water, stirring well; let stand 5 minutes or until bubbly.
  3. Combine sugar, butter, and 5 eggs. Remove bay leaves from water; discard. Add seasoned water, 1 cup milk, and dissolved yeast to egg mixture, stirring well. Add 4 cups flour; beat well. Stir in enough remaining flour to make a soft dough. Cover; let rise in a warm place (85°), free from drafts, 3 hours or until doubled in bulk.
  4. Punch dough down; turn out onto a floured surface. Divide into 6 equal portions, shaping each into a ball. Place each ball in a well-greased 8-inch round cake pan. Press down gently to fill pan. Cover loosely; repeat rising procedure 1 1/2 hours or until doubled in bulk.
  5. Combine egg and 1/4 cup milk; stir well. Gently brush top of loaves with egg mixture; sprinkle 1 teaspoon sesame seeds over each loaf. Bake at 300° for 50 minutes or until golden brown. Cool 10 minutes on wire racks before removing from pans.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 1294.75 Kcal (5421 kJ)
Calories from fat 350.34 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 38.93g 60%
Cholesterol 246.04mg 82%
Sodium 97.02mg 4%
Potassium 422.22mg 9%
Total Carbs 203.59g 68%
Sugars 41.75g 167%
Dietary Fiber 7.61g 30%
Protein 30.45g 61%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0%
Vitamin A 0.4mg 13%
Iron 3.5mg 20%
Calcium 167.9mg 17%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 271.55 Kcal (1137 kJ)
Calories from fat 73.48 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 8.16g 60%
Cholesterol 51.6mg 82%
Sodium 20.35mg 4%
Potassium 88.55mg 9%
Total Carbs 42.7g 68%
Sugars 8.76g 167%
Dietary Fiber 1.6g 30%
Protein 6.39g 61%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 13%
Iron 0.7mg 20%
Calcium 35.2mg 17%

* 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

  • 28.3
    Points
  • 34
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • very low sodium

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