ARMENIAN EASTER BREAD
Very tasty and addicting sweet bread. Secret ingredients are mahleb, seeds which can be purchased in any Middle Eastern grocery, and nigella, black seeds. Makes two large or three small loaves. Passive work time includes rising time and baking time.
Provided by manushag
Categories Yeast Breads
Time 2h20m
Yield 2-3 loaves, 36 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Dissolve yeast in warm milk in Kitchen Aide.
- Add sugar and melted butter.
- Beat eggs and add, along with salt, ground mahleb and nigella.
- Add flour gradually, one cup at a time until dough comes away from sides of bowl.
- Knead 10 minutes until shiny and no longer sticky.
- Place dough in oiled bowl, turn to coat outside with oil and cover. Put in a warm place to rise until doubled.
- Divide into two or three balls.
- Divide each ball into three and roll out with your hands to three long ropes.
- Pinch all three ends together and braid loosely. Pinch ends and tuck under.
- Cover and allow to rise again until doubled.
- Brush with beaten egg and sprinkle with sesame seeds or chopped blanced almonds.
- Bake for 20 minutes in preheated 375 degree oven.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 144.3, Fat 6.1, SaturatedFat 3.6, Cholesterol 34.6, Sodium 151.9, Carbohydrate 19.1, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 2.9, Protein 3.1
ARMENIAN SWEET EASTER BREAD
My grand mother bake this Easter bread every year while i was growing up ,I learn from her . now that she is no longer with us, i bake this bread year round to remember her, all my friend love it , specially is good for brunches or afternoon tea or coffee. pass to me and to my daughters. I like to share with my friends. enjoy...
Provided by Araxy Aykanian
Categories Sweet Breads
Time 4h35m
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- 1. 1- In a small bowl sprinkle the yeast over warm water, stir in 1 teaspoon sugar and set aside for 15. min.
- 2. 2- Meanwhile in a separate mixing bowl beat the butter with the sugar until creamy. Add the eggs and beat well . Blend in milk, yeast, caraway seeds, mastic(if using) Mahlab, salt stirring well.
- 3. 3- Sift the flour with baking powder, make a well in the center and pour beaten egg mixture . Stir to mix, then knead with your hands about 10-15 min. until is smooth. Place in a big grease bowel, turn once . then cover and place in a warm area ( not in the oven) for about 5-6 hrs. until its doubled in bulk. Punch the dough down and divide 4 balls , divide each ball 3 portions. roll in a long rope. Bread 3 pieces pinch the end of together and tuck underneath.
- 4. Arrange the breaded bread on the baking tray,3 or 4 inches a part . Glaze tops with the beaten egg. Sprinkle with sesame seeds, or press color egg into the tops.( as shown on the picture). let rise again in warm place about 30 or 40 min. or until double in size. Bake a 350 degrees for about 25 min. or until golden brown. Cool. Bread can be freeze very well up to 6 months. You can reheat while is frozen at 350 degrees until warm and soft. Then seat back with cup of coffee or tea and enjoy it.
CHOEREG (ARMENIAN EASTER BREAD)
Ok...so my mother would just kill me if she knew I made our family recipe for Choereg public. But my policy is 'why keep a good thing to myself'. Choereg is a traditional, slightly sweet bread, especially made for Easter. It is delicious for breakfast with a nice cup of coffee. It takes some level of skill, but anyone used to handling yeast should not have a problem. You can find Mahleb at Middle Eastern grocery stores, especially around Easter. It will be with the spices. Please do not omit it, as this is what gives it its distinctive flavour and aroma.
Provided by Ani
Categories Bread Yeast Bread Recipes
Time 6h25m
Yield 30
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a saucepan over medium heat, combine the milk, butter and margarine. Heat until butter and margarine are melted, but do not let it boil. Stir in 1 cup of sugar until dissolved, then set aside to cool to lukewarm.
- Meanwhile, in a small bowl, dissolve 2 teaspoons of sugar in warm water. Sprinkle the yeast over the surface, and let stand until frothy, about 10 minutes.
- Crack the eggs into a large bowl, and stir a little to break up the yolks. Slowly pour in the heated milk mixture while whisking constantly, so as to temper the eggs and not cook them. Add the yeast mixture, and stir just until blended.
- In a large bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, mahleb, and salt. Make a well in the center, and pour in the wet mixture. Stir until it forms a sticky dough. Pour onto a floured surface, and knead in additional flour as needed to make a more substantial dough. Knead for about 10 minutes. Place in an oiled bowl, and set in a warm place to rise for about 2 hours, or until doubled in size.
- When the dough has doubled, punch down again, and let rise until doubled. It will only take about half as long this time.
- Separate the dough into 5 even portions, then separate each of those into thirds. Roll each of those into ropes about 12 inches long. Braid sets of three ropes together, pinching the ends to seal, and tucking them under for a better presentation. Place the loaves onto baking sheets lined with parchment paper. Loaves should be spaced 4 inches apart. Set in a warm place to rise until your finger leaves an impression behind when you poke the loaf gently.
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Brush the loaves with beaten egg, and sprinkle with sesame seeds.
- Bake for 25 minutes in the preheated oven, or until nicely golden brown all over.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 248 calories, Carbohydrate 26.8 g, Cholesterol 54.3 mg, Fat 13.8 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 4.5 g, SaturatedFat 5.5 g, Sodium 229.6 mg, Sugar 7.5 g
CHOEREG (ARMENIAN EASTER BREAD)
"Ok...so my mother would just kill me if she knew I made our family recipe for Choereg public. But my policy is 'why keep a good thing to myself'. Choereg is a traditional, slightly sweet bread, especially made for Easter. It is delicious for breakfast with a nice cup of coffee. It takes some level of skill, but anyone used to handling yeast should not have a problem. You can find Mahleb at Middle Eastern grocery stores, especially around Easter. It will be with the spices. Please do not omit it, as this is what gives it its distinctive flavour and aroma."
Provided by @MakeItYours
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a saucepan over medium heat, combine the milk, butter and margarine. Heat until butter and margarine are melted, but do not let it boil. Stir in 1 cup of sugar until dissolved, then set aside to cool to lukewarm.
- Meanwhile, in a small bowl, dissolve 2 teaspoons of sugar in warm water. Sprinkle the yeast over the surface, and let stand until frothy, about 10 minutes.
- Crack the eggs into a large bowl, and stir a little to break up the yolks. Slowly pour in the heated milk mixture while whisking constantly, so as to temper the eggs and not cook them. Add the yeast mixture, and stir just until blended.
- In a large bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, mahleb, and salt. Make a well in the center, and pour in the wet mixture. Stir until it forms a sticky dough. Pour onto a floured surface, and knead in additional flour as needed to make a more substantial dough. Knead for about 10 minutes. Place in an oiled bowl, and set in a warm place to rise for about 2 hours, or until doubled in size.
- When the dough has doubled, punch down again, and let rise until doubled. It will only take about half as long this time.
- Separate the dough into 5 even portions, then separate each of those into thirds. Roll each of those into ropes about 12 inches long. Braid sets of three ropes together, pinching the ends to seal, and tucking them under for a better presentation. Place the loaves onto baking sheets lined with parchment paper. Loaves should be spaced 4 inches apart. Set in a warm place to rise until your finger leaves an impression behind when you poke the loaf gently.
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Brush the loaves with beaten egg, and sprinkle with sesame seeds.
- Bake for 25 minutes in the preheated oven, or until nicely golden brown all over.
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