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How To Make Armenian Easter Bread

Dating back to the 1800s from old times of Istanbul, this classic Armenian Bread is not only served for Easter, but has become a local favorite to serve yearly.
Course Sides
Cuisine Asian
Prep Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 55 minutes
Servings 8 Servings
Calories 433kcal

Equipment

  • Stand Mixer

Ingredients

  • ½ Cup Water Lukewarm + 2 Tbsp.
  • ½ Cup Milk Lukewarm + 2 Tbsp.
  • 1 ½ Tsp. Instant or Fresh Yeast
  • 4 Cups All-Purpose Flour
  • ¼ Cup Sugar + 3 Tbsp.
  • 1 ½ Tsp. Salt
  • 3 Large Whole Egg
  • ½ Cup Melted Butter +1 Tbsp.
  • 4 ½ Tsp. Mahaleb
  • 1 Gum Mastic

For Decoration:

  • 1 Egg Yolk
  • ¼ Cup Shaved Almond

Instructions

  • Heat the water and milk mixture in the microwave for 1 minute and 30 seconds. The water should be lukewarm and should not burn when touched.
    Add the yeast to the liquid mixture. Stir the yeast and milk to combined.
    Filter or sift the flour in a stand mixer. Add the yeast and milk mixture to the flour.
    Step by step guide 1-8
  • Next, add all the other ingredient and knead the dough for 10-12 minutes. We used our Kitchen Aid stand mixer to mix at the dough on the number 2 speed.
    Transfer the dough to a cleaned bowl and cover it with a clean paper towel.
    Then, cut the dough into three even parts. Roll the dough to make it longer, like grissini, and start to "braid" the dough.
    Brush the dough with egg yolk and top it with the shaved almond.
    Transfer the bread onto a baking dish lined with parchment paper, and bake the bread for 25 minutes at 320 degree. The bread should be a beautiful brown color.
    Step by step guide 09-16

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Notes

Choereg or Armenian bread is best if eaten when freshly baked or within 24 hours of baking. However, to keep it longer, be sure to transfer any leftover in a Ziploc bag. This will help keep the bread soft.
You may also reheat the bread for 10 seconds to soften it up as well.
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Calories are estimated per serving.
 
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Nutrition

Serving: 8Servings | Calories: 433kcal | Carbohydrates: 85g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 97mg | Sodium: 377mg | Potassium: 55mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 32IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 17mg | Iron: 1mg