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The traditional bread of Greek Easter,
Tsoureki is a rich yeast bread flavored
with orange and a delightful spice called
mahlab (also called mahlepi) that is

ground from the pits of wild cherries

2 HOURS BAKE 2 PORTIONS 120 CALORIES

INGREDIENTS

• 500 gm (2 2/3 cups) plain flour
• 21 gm (3 packets) dried yeast
• 125 ml (½ cup) milk
• 2 eggs, lightly beaten, plus extra for brushing
• 50 gm caster sugar
• Finely grated rind of 2 oranges
• 2 tsp mahlepi (see note)
• 75 gm softened butter, coarsely chopped, plus extra to serve
• Red Easter eggs
• 3 eggs Greek red egg dye (see note)

STARCH DISHES 1