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Armenian Easter Bread Recipe

This is a traditional Armenian Easter bread, sweet and aromatic, perfect for celebrating the holiday.
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Preparation Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Armenian
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 250 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 4 cups All-purpose flour
  • 1 cup Sugar
  • 1 cup Milk warmed
  • 2 teaspoon Yeast active dry
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Ground mahlab
  • 1 teaspoon Ground anise
  • 2 Eggs beaten
  • 1 stick Butter melted

Instructions 

  1. 1. In a small bowl, dissolve yeast in warm milk. Let it sit until frothy, about 10 minutes.
  2. 2. In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, salt, ground mahlab, and ground anise.
  3. 3. Add the yeast mixture, beaten eggs, and melted butter to the dry ingredients. Mix until a dough forms.
  4. 4. Knead the dough on a floured surface until smooth and elastic, about 10 minutes.
  5. 5. Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let it rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
  6. 6. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Punch down the dough and shape it into a round loaf. Place it on a baking sheet.
  7. 7. Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, about 40 minutes. Let it cool on a wire rack before slicing.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 250kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 40mg | Sodium: 200mg | Potassium: 100mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 100IU | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 2mg

Keywords

Bread, Easter, Traditional
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