Greek Easter Bread

12 ingredients
8 steps

Ingredients

  • 1/4 c. milk
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 2 Tbsp. sugar
  • 2 Tbsp. butter or margarine
  • 2 Tbsp. grated orange rind
  • 3/4 c. warm water
  • 1 pkg. yeast
  • 3 3/4 to 4 c. flour
  • 2 small eggs, beaten
  • 2 Tbsp. cold water
  • 1 egg
  • 2 to 3 Tbsp. sesame seed

Directions

  1. 1
    Combine milk, salt, butter, orange rind and sugar.
  2. 2
    Bring to boil and then cool.
  3. 3
    Put warm water in a large bowl.
  4. 4
    Sprinkle with yeast and dissolve.
  5. 5
    Add milk mixture and beat in half of flour. Add remaining flour alternately with eggs.
  6. 6
    Stir until dough leaves sides of bowl and is very stiff.
  7. 7
    Knead until smooth and elastic (3 to 5 minutes).
  8. 8
    Place in a greased bowl, cover and let raise until doubled.

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