Greek Easter Bread

8 ingredients
8 steps

Ingredients

  • 1qt milk
  • 1 lb butter
  • 8 eggs
  • 2 1/2 cups sugar
  • 4 yeast packets
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 4 1/2-5 lbs flour
  • 1/4 cup lukewarm water

Directions

  1. 1
    Put milk and butter in large saucepan, scald milk, add sugar and dissolve.
  2. 2
    Beat eggs and add milk mixture to the eggs slowly while constantly mixing.
  3. 3
    Mix yeast well in lukewarm water. Make sure to mix well.
  4. 4
    Mix yeast and egg mixture in large mixer. Add flour slowly.
  5. 5
    Pour in a large bowl and set in a warm place until risen to double the size. Beat down then let rise and beat down again.
  6. 6
    Shape and put in greased pans.
  7. 7
    Brush with beaten egg and sprinkle with sesame. Then allow to rise.
  8. 8
    Bake at 350 degrees until cooked through. Put on bottom rack until almost done then put on top rack.

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