How to bake tsoureki muffins?

Let the tsoureki dough rise for about 40-50 more minutes at room temperature or in the oven. In a small bowl add the egg and 1 tbsp water and whisk with a fork. Brush the top of each tsoureki muffin with the egg, garnish with almond silvers and bake in preheated oven at 170C for about 20-25 minutes.

How to make Tsoureki (Greek Easter bread)?

To prepare this tsoureki recipe (Greek Easter Bread), add in a bowl the lukewarm water, a pinch of sugar and yeast and stir. Wrap well with plastic wrap and set aside for about 6-7 minutes, until the yeast rises and starts bubbling.

How do you make tsoureki?

The first step in making tsoureki is activating your yeast and testing it to see whether it is alive. In the bowl of lukewarm water add a pinch of sugar and your yeast, dissolve it using a fork and cover with cling film. If the yeast is active you should see it bubbling up in about 6-10 minutes.

What is tsoureki?

The fluffiest and most delicious traditional tsoureki, or Greek Easter bread, flavoured with masticha and mahlepi. Sweet is the day that you decide to devote some time to making tsoureki, the traditional Greek Easter bread which is often served to break the Lenten fast.