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Sweet Greek Bread whole and fresh from the oven.
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Greek Bread

A buttery and egg-rich bread that is almost like a brioche without the complex preparation.
Course Breakfast, Side Dish
Cuisine Mediterranean
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
rise times for the dough 2 hours 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings 12
Calories 185kcal
Author sanna

Ingredients

  • 3 cups all purpose flour
  • 1 package active dry yeast or 2 and 1/4 teaspoons
  • 2/3 cup milk
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 3 tbsp sugar
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 egg for brushing the bread

Instructions

  • In a bowl of a stand mixer, add 1 and 1/2 cups of flour, salt, sugar and 1 packet active dry yeast. Whisk to combine. In a large microwave safe bowl, melt the butter in the microwave then add in the milk. Add in two beaten eggs to the milk mixture and whisk everything until combined. 
  • Add the egg mixture to the yeast / flour mixture in the bowl and stir using a wooden spoon until the flour is incorporated. Add the remaining flour gradually and slowly mix everything using the dough hook attachment until a soft dough forms. Continue to run the mixer to knead the dough for about 12 minutes or so, until the dough cleans the sides and bottom of the bowl. To know if the dough is adequately kneaded, pull out a small portion of dough and stretch it using your fingers. If it can stretch thinly and form a translucent film in the center, it is done. Place ball of dough in a greased bowl , cover with towel and let rise for about an hour and a half.
  • Grease a 9 inch round baking pan. Gently deflate the dough and take off 1/3 portion from it. Divide the 1/3 portion to 8 smaller portions. Roll each portion into a log about 10 inches long. Twist two logs together to form 4 spiral logs. Line the sides of the baking pan with the spiral logs.
  • Shape the remaining 2/3 of the dough into a ball and place it in the center of the pan. Use the remaining spirals to decorate the top of the circle dough. Let the assembled dough rise for about 30-40 minutes. Preheat oven to 350 F. Brush the surface of dough with the egg and bake for 25-30 minutes. Cover the bread with aluminum foil during the last 15 minutes of baking to avoid it from getting too brown. Allow to cool for 5 minutes before removing from pan. Store in a covered container or wrap in foil at room temperature.

Notes

Recipe adapted from Everyday Dishes
Nutrition Facts
Greek Bread
Amount Per Serving (1 serving)
Calories 185 Calories from Fat 45
% Daily Value*
Fat 5g8%
Saturated Fat 3g19%
Cholesterol 52mg17%
Sodium 119mg5%
Potassium 72mg2%
Carbohydrates 27g9%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 3g3%
Protein 5g10%
Vitamin A 200IU4%
Calcium 27mg3%
Iron 1.6mg9%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 185kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 52mg | Sodium: 119mg | Potassium: 72mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 200IU | Calcium: 27mg | Iron: 1.6mg