Tsoureki (Greek Easter Bread)

Vegetarian
Popular
Health score
3%
Tsoureki (Greek Easter Bread)
240 min.
16
271kcal

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Tsoureki, the beloved Greek Easter bread, is a masterpiece that beautifully marries tradition with flavor. This soft, sweet bread is not just a culinary delight but also a symbol of hope and renewal during the Easter season. Infused with the aromatic essence of orange zest and a hint of mahlep, Tsoureki brings a unique twist to your festive table, making it a favorite among both young and old.

The preparation process, while requiring some time and patience, is thoroughly rewarding and offers a hands-on experience that allows you to connect with Greek culinary traditions. As you knead the dough and shape it into braids, you'll feel the joy of creating something special for your loved ones. The rich, buttery flavor combined with the sweetness of sugar creates a tender crumb that's perfect for breakfast, snacks, or even dessert.

Baking Tsoureki fills your home with an irresistible aroma, inviting everyone to gather around the kitchen. Once the golden-brown loaves come out of the oven, you can enjoy them warm, adding a touch of butter or honey, or even savoring them on their own. Whether you’re celebrating Easter or simply indulging in a taste of Greece, Tsoureki is sure to become a cherished addition to your recipe repertoire.

Join in the celebration of flavors, textures, and the joy of family traditions by making your own Tsoureki. It’s not just bread; it’s an experience that transcends generations, bringing people together to share in the sweetness of life.

Ingredients

  • 1.5 tablespoons active yeast dry
  • cups all purpose flour 
  • 0.5 cup butter melted
  •  eggs lightly beaten
  •  eggs lightly beaten
  • 0.5 cup milk 
  • cup orange juice 
  • tablespoons orange zest 
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt 
  • 0.5 cup sugar 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • baking sheet
  • oven

Directions

  1. Mix the yeast into the milk, along with the sugar, salt and flour and let sit for 10 minutes.
  2. Mix the water, butter, eggs, sugar, mahlep, mastic and orange zest into the yeast mixture.
  3. Mix the flour into the yeast mixture until it forms a dough.Knead the dough.
  4. Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover and let rise to double its original size, about 2 hours.Punch the dough down, cut it into 6 parts and form 2 braids.
  5. Place the braid on a grease baking sheet and let rise to double its original size, about 1 hour.
  6. Brush with the egg wash.
  7. Bake in a preheated 350F oven until golden brown, about 20-30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts

Calories271kcal
Protein9.6%
Fat24.48%
Carbs65.92%

Properties

Glycemic Index
17.82
Glycemic Load
31.2
Inflammation Score
-5
Nutrition Score
8.8847825449446%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.03mg
Hesperetin
1.85mg
Naringenin
0.33mg
Myricetin
0.01mg
Quercetin
0.04mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:270.84kcal
13.54%
Fat:7.32g
11.26%
Saturated Fat:4.13g
25.79%
Carbohydrates:44.37g
14.79%
Net Carbohydrates:42.89g
15.6%
Sugar:8.07g
8.96%
Cholesterol:46.86mg
15.62%
Sodium:134.33mg
5.84%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:6.46g
12.93%
Vitamin B1:0.43mg
28.8%
Selenium:18.73µg
26.76%
Folate:103.52µg
25.88%
Vitamin B2:0.3mg
17.87%
Manganese:0.33mg
16.3%
Vitamin B3:3mg
15.02%
Iron:2.37mg
13.16%
Vitamin C:8.77mg
10.63%
Phosphorus:81.54mg
8.15%
Fiber:1.48g
5.91%
Vitamin A:268.33IU
5.37%
Vitamin B5:0.45mg
4.52%
Copper:0.08mg
4.17%
Magnesium:14.45mg
3.61%
Zinc:0.51mg
3.42%
Potassium:110.99mg
3.17%
Vitamin B6:0.05mg
2.63%
Calcium:25.9mg
2.59%
Vitamin B12:0.13µg
2.12%
Vitamin E:0.29mg
1.94%
Vitamin D:0.25µg
1.66%