Lazarakia Buns (Little Lazarus Sweet Bread Rolls) - Vicki's Greek Recipes
Explore the tradition of Lazarakia (Little Lazarus Sweet Bread Rolls), sweet spiced buns marking the start of Holy Week, with origins tied to resurrection stories in Orthodox Easter celebrations....
Ingredients
- 9gr dry yeast (or 25g fresh yeast)
- 120ml water (lukewarm at 32C) for the yeast (1/2 cup or 4.25 fl oz)
- 50ml sunflower oil ( 0.2 cups or 1.5 fl. oz)
- 400gr strong flour ( 2 + 1/2 cups or 14 oz)
- 200gr sugar ( 3/4 cup+3tablespoons or 7 oz)
- 100ml water (lukewarm at 32C) for the dough (1/4 cup+ 3 tablespoons)
- 3-4 vanilla drops
- Zest from one orange
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- whole cloves or sultanas for eyes
- For this recipe you will also need 1 large bowl,1 baking tray (40x35cm), cling film and aluminium foil
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