Greek Easter Bread
Source of Recipe
From Atkins Kitchen
Recipe Introduction
This lightly sweetened, cinnamon- and orange- scented loaf is part of the
Greek Easter tradition. Our bread mix makes it easy as well. Red eggs are
customary, but you may opt for pastels if you prefer.
Crimson Eggs
6 hard cooked eggs
1 cup water
1 tablespoon red food coloring
1 teaspoon white vinegar
Bread
1 box (12.6 ounces) Atkins Quick and Easy Country White Bread Mix
1 1/2 cups warm water
4 tablespoons melted butter
1/4 cup granular sugar substitute
1 teaspoon grated orange rind 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
4 Crimson eggs
2 tablespoons sliced blanched almonds
1. For eggs: Place eggs in a stainless steel bowl large enough to hold them
in a single layer. Bring water, food coloring and vinegar to a boil. Pour
over eggs; let sit 5 minutes or longer until egg shells absorb color. Remove
eggs from bowl and set aside on a rack to dry.
2. For bread: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Place bread mix in a
large bowl. Mix water, butter, egg yolk, sugar substitute, orange rind and
cinnamon. Add to bread mix. Mix with a spoon to form a soft dough. Knead by
hand one 1 minute.
3. Press dough into a 6" x 8" rectangle, then cut lengthwise into 3 strips.
Roll each strip into a rope measuring about 22" to 24". Working directly on
the baking sheet, braid the strips. Shape braid into a 10"- to 12"- diameter
circle. Tuck eggs into braid, spacing evenly. Cover with plastic wrap and
allow to rise two hours or until doubled in bulk.
4. Heat oven to 350F, about 15 minutes before dough finishes rising. Gently
brush dough with remaining egg white and sprinkle with almonds. Bake 45 to
50 minutes, until golden brown and firm to the touch. Remove from oven and
transfer to wire rack to cool completely.
Servings: 12
Prep time: 20 minutes
Bake/Cook time: 45 minutes
Carbohydrates: 11.5 grams, Net Carbs: 5 grams Fiber: 6.5 grams, Protein:
18.5 grams, Fat: 6.5 grams Calories: 165
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