Greek Easter Bread

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1

   {'id': 'step_0', 'step': 1, 'text': 'Combine 2 cups flour and yeast in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment.'}

2. 2

   {'id': 'step_1', 'step': 2, 'text': 'Combine milk, butter, sugar, and salt in a medium saucepan; heat and stir over medium-low heat until mixture is smooth and an instant-read thermometer reads between 90 degrees F (32 degrees C) and 100 degrees F (37 degrees C).'}

3. 3

   {'id': 'step_2', 'step': 3, 'text': 'Pour hot milk mixture into flour mixture; add eggs and beat on low speed for 30 seconds. Increase speed to high; beat 3 minutes. Add 1 cup flour and 3 tablespoons orange juice; mix on high speed for 3 minutes.'}

4. 4

   {'id': 'step_3', 'step': 4, 'text': 'Fit the mixer with the dough hook. Add remaining 2 ½ cups flour to the bowl; beat until flour is completely incorporated.'}

5. 5

   {'id': 'step_4', 'step': 5, 'text': 'Grease a large glass bowl; transfer dough to the greased bowl. Set dough aside to rise until doubled in volume, 1 to 2 hours.'}

6. 6

   {'id': 'step_5', 'step': 6, 'text': 'Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).'}

7. 7

   {'id': 'step_6', 'step': 7, 'text': 'Punch down dough; divide in half. Split each half into 3 equal pieces, roll each piece into a cylinder, and braid into two loaves, using 3 dough cylinders per loaf. Place loaves onto a baking sheet. Cover with a dish towel and set aside to rise for about 1 hour.'}

8. 8

   {'id': 'step_7', 'step': 8, 'text': 'Bake in the preheated oven until centers spring back when lightly pressed, 25 to 30 minutes.'}

9. 9

   {'id': 'step_8', 'step': 9, 'text': 'Stir confectioners' sugar and 1 tablespoon orange juice together in a small bowl; brush on tops of loaves.'}

📊 Nutrition Facts

Per serving (16 servings total)