Vasilopeta (Greek New Year's Bread) – Recipe Wise

Vasilopeta (Greek New Year's Bread) – Recipe Wise

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Vasilopeta, a traditional Greek New Year's bread with a coin inside for good luck, served with a honey drizzle. A 3-hour recipe worth making for a sweet start to the new year.

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Ingredients

  • 2 packages active dry yeast
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 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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