Vasilopeta (Greek New Year's Bread) Recipe

Vasilopeta (Greek New Year's Bread) Recipe

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This is the only bread I will make by hand, NOT using my beloved bread machine. Everyone loves this bread, especially our old Labrador Retriever who,

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Cooking tools:

  • Mixing bowl
  • Measuring cup
  • Measuring spoon
  • Wooden spoon
  • Microplane
  • Whisk
  • Chef's knife
  • Loaf pan
  • Pastry brush
  • Oven
  • Cooling rack
  • Aluminum foil
  • Kitchen towel

Ingredients

  • 2 packages active dry yeast
  • 1/2 cup water (105 - 115degreesF)
  • 2 cups warm milk
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 10 -11 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 4 large eggs, plus
  • 3 egg yolks
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter or 1/2 cup margarine, melted
  • 1 teaspoon fresh-grated lemon, rind of
  • 1 large egg, beaten with
  • 2 tablespoons water

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