Tsoureki Bread-The Greek Brioche
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Tsoureki Bread-The Greek Brioche
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Tsoureki the Greek holiday bread is usually made on Easter or Christmas, it is a delicacy that can be enjoyed year-round.
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Ingredients
- 1200 gr bread flour
- 80 gr fresh yeast or 3 envelopes of active dry yeast
- 70 gr cow's milk butter soft, room temperature
- 70 gr goat butter soft, room temperature
- 320 gr sugar
- 200 gr whole milk warm at 40°C or 104°F
- 6 eggs
- ⅔ teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons mahlep Check recipe notes for resources.
- 1 teaspoons mastic Check recipe notes for resources.
To make the for kneading
- ½ cup anise seeds Check recipe notes for resources.
for the egg wash
- 1 egg beaten with 1 tablespoon of water
topping
- ½ cup blanched almonds thinly sliced
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Instructions
Make the anise seed tea
- Boil 2 cups of water. Add the anise seeds and let them steep for 10-15 minutes. Remove the seeds and let anise tea cool down.
Prepare the yeast
- Warm up the milk up to 40°C / 104° F.Add the yeast in the lukewarm milk and leave it for 10 minutes, stir it to dissolve, and leave it for another 5-6 minutes to expand and foam.Add 200 gr warm water to the yeast mixture and stir to combine.
Prepare the dough
- Mix the flour with the mahlep, mastic, sugar, and salt in a bowl. Put ⅓ of the flour mix in the mixer. Beat for half a minute to combine. Add the soft butter, eggs, and yeast mixture. Beat for 3-5 minutes while adding the flour little by little. The dough will be sticky.
- Remove dough from the mixer on a working surface. Using very little flour if you need to, knead, wetting your hands from time to time with the anise tea, until dough becomes soft and elastic and does not stick to your hands.
First rise
- Move dough to a large bowl, cover with plastic wrap and a towel, and place in a warm place to do the first rise*.
- The dough is ready when it is double the size. Punch it lightly to deflate and transfer it to your working space. Knead the dough for 2-3 more minutes.Divide dough into three equal pieces. Cover the two with a towel and set them aside.
- With your dough create three long pieces. Braid them into a loaf. Move loaf on a parchment-covered baking sheet.
- Repeat the same process with the other two pieces to create three loaves total.
Second rise
- Transfer to a warm place, cover with plastic and a towel and let them prove for a second time. When the loaves are doubled in size they are ready.
Bake
- Beat an egg with a tablespoon of water. Brush the loaves with the egg wash and sprinkle almond slices on top.Bake in a 390°F / 200° C for 15-20 minutes tops. Don't overbake!
Notes
- I use my microwave oven over the stove to let my dough rest, the light under it keeps it at a perfect temperature for proofing.
- I use my microwave oven over the stove to let my dough rest, the light under it keeps it at a perfect temperature for proofing.
- Product Resources
- Mastiha tears can be purchased whole or ground in Greek food shops and online at Amazon and www.titanfoods.com.
- Mahlepi can be found whole or ground in Greek and Middle Eastern food shops and online at Amazon and www.titanfoods.com.
- Anise seeds are available at local supermarkets and grocery stores as well as online.
- Nutritional Info – Please keep in mind that the nutritional information provided is only an estimate and can vary based on the products used.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
320kcal
(16%)
Carbohydrates
52g
(17%)
Protein
9g
(18%)
Fat
9g
(14%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
59mg
(20%)
Sodium
126mg
(5%)
Potassium
181mg
(5%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
13g
(26%)
Vitamin A
235IU
(5%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
62mg
(6%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 25slices
Amount Per Serving
Calories 320 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 320kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 52g | 17% |
| Protein | 9g | 18% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 59mg | 20% |
| Sodium | 126mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 181mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 13g | 26% |
| Vitamin A | 235IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 62mg | 6% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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