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Greek New Years Bread: 7 Heartwarming Reasons to Enjoy

Greek New Years Bread
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Greek New Year’s Bread is a traditional pastry enjoyed during the New Year celebration in Greece.

Ingredients

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  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 packet active dry yeast
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or almonds (optional)
  • 1 coin (for good luck)

Instructions

  1. Warm the milk and dissolve yeast in it.
  2. In a bowl, mix flour, sugar, and salt.
  3. Add melted butter, eggs, vanilla, and yeast mixture to the dry ingredients.
  4. Knead until smooth and elastic.
  5. Let the dough rise in a warm place for 1 hour.
  6. Shape the dough into a round loaf and place it on a baking sheet.
  7. Insert the coin into the dough.
  8. Let it rise for another 30 minutes.
  9. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 30-35 minutes.
  10. Cool before serving.

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