Greek Easter Bread Recipe: How to Make It

Ingredients

• 1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
• 1/4 cup warm water (110° to 115°)
• 1 cup warm 2% milk (110° to 115°)
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 3 large eggs, room temperature
• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 2 teaspoons grated orange zest
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 3/4 teaspoon ground mahleb, optional
• 1/8 teaspoon ground mastic, optional
• 5-1/2 to 6 cups all-purpose flour
• 6 hard-boiled large eggs, dyed red
• GARNISH:
• 1 large egg, lightly beaten
• 1/2 cup sliced almonds