How Do You Make Greek Easter Egg Bread?
If you’re looking to create a new tradition for your family at Easter this year, consider this: For hundreds of years, Greek families have been baking Greek Easter egg bread to share with their extended families. You can, too. Combine 2 c. of the sugar with the milk and butter (or margarine) in a medium saucepan. Cook this mixture over medium heat until butter is melted. Cool mixture to approximately 110 degrees. Combine 3 tsp. all-purpose flour with the water, the active dry yeast and the remaining sugar in a large (8 to 10 qt.) mixing bowl and let stand for 5 minutes. Warm water should be approximately 110 degrees to avoid killing the yeast. Beat 6 large eggs in a separate bowl then add to yeast mixture. Begin adding 8 to 9 c. of all-purpose flour and the milk mixture alternately to the yeast/egg mixture. Stir well after each addition. Turn soft dough out onto a well-floured work surface and knead in as much of the remaining all-purpose flour as it will take to make the dough firm. K
