Vasilopita Recipe (Greek New Year's Bread) | Saveur

Vasilopita Recipe (Greek New Year's Bread) | Saveur

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This Greek bread is traditionally baked for the new year, but even in the days after January 1st, making it is associated with good luck.

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Ingredients

  • 1½ cups whole milk, warmed to 115°F
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 2 Tbsp. active dry yeast
  • 2 sticks unsalted butter, melted, plus more for greasing
  • 3 large eggs, lightly beaten
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
  • 1 tsp. finely ground <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Gum-Mastic-JAR-approx-17g/dp/B000LQLIWM">Greek mastiha</a>
  • 1 tsp. ground cinnamon
  • 1 tsp. ground cloves, plus more for sprinkling
  • 1 tsp. kosher salt

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