Greek Mini Two Tone Cocoa Tsoureki with Syrup (Easter Bread) - Vicki's Greek Recipes

Greek Mini Two Tone Cocoa Tsoureki with Syrup (Easter Bread) - Vicki's Greek Recipes

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Greek Mini Two Tone Cocoa Tsoureki with Syrup (Easter Bread) are mini portions of cocoa (chocolate) flavoured Tsoureki.

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Ingredients

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  • For the dough:
  • 15gr dry yeast
  • 700gr strong flour (protein content 12%)
  • 240ml milk
  • 100gr sugar
  • 80gr butter (for the dough)
  • 80gr butter (for folding the dough)
  • 30ml sunflower oil
  • 20gr cocoa
  • 5 eggs
  • 7g mahlab or Mahalepi
  • 3-4 vanilla drops
  • zest of 1 lemon
  • zest of 1 orange
  • ½ teaspoon of salt
  • 150gr almonds (optional)
  • For the syrup:
  • 1L water
  • 850gr sugar
  • juice from 1/2 orange
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • orange peel
  • lemon peel
  • Egg wash:
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • You will need the following equipment: kitchen scale, kitchen thermometer, hand/stand mixer, 1 large saucepan, 2 medium sized bowls, rolling pin and 2 large baking dishes.

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