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      Title: Greek Easter Bread
 Categories: Breads, Citrus, Nuts
      Yield: 2 Loaves
 
    1/4 oz Env active dry yeast
    1/4 c  Water; warm (110 to 115°F)
      1 c  Milk; warmn (115°F/46°C)
    1/2 c  Sugar
      3 lg Eggs; room temperature
    1/2 c  Butter; softened
      2 ts Orange zest; grated
    1/2 ts Salt
    3/4 ts Ground mahleb (optional)
    1/8 ts Ground mastic (optional)
      6 c  A-P flour
      6 lg Eggs; hard boiled,
           - dyed red

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      1 lg Egg; lightly beaten
    1/2 c  Sliced almonds
 
  In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add the milk, sugar,
  eggs, butter, orange zest, salt, mahleb, and mastic if desired and
  3 cups flour; beat until smooth.  Stir in enough remaining flour to
  form a soft dough.
  
  Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, 6-8
  minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease the top.
  Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.
  
  Punch dough down. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; divide dough
  into six portions. Shape each into a 12" rope. Place three ropes on
  a greased baking sheet and braid; pinch ends to seal and tuck
  under. Repeat with remaining ropes. Tuck three hard-cooked eggs
  into the braid of each loaf. Cover and let rise until doubled,
  about 45 minutes.
  
  Brush with egg; sprinkle with almonds. Bake @ 350°F/175°C for 25-30
  minutes or until golden brown. Cool on wire racks.
  
  Taste of Home Test Kitchen
  
  RECIPE FROM: https://www.tasteofhome.com
  
  Uncle Dirty Dave's Archives
 
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