Vasilopita Tsoureki recipe (Greek New Years Bread/ Vasilopita bread) - My Greek Dish

Vasilopita Tsoureki recipe (Greek New Years Bread/ Vasilopita bread) - My Greek Dish

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Vasilopita bread is a sweet treat that is served on New Year, but it's quite challenging to make. No worries! I've got you covered! Get your little helpers and

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Ingredients

  • 110g sugar (3 3/4 oz)
  • 75ml milk (5 tbsp)
  • 60g butter (2 oz), plus extra for the pan
  • 12g instant yeast (1/2 oz)
  • 65ml tepid water (1/4 cup)
  • 1-2 mastic teardrops
  • 1 1/2 tsp ground mahleb
  • 435g strong bread flour (15 1/4 oz), plus extra for dusting
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • zest of 1/2 large orange
  • 2 large eggs
  • seeds of 1/2 vanilla pod (optional)
  • 20g flaked almonds (3/4 oz)
  • 50g powdered sugar (1 3/4 oz), sieved to remove any lumps
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 3/4 tsp water

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