Description
Greek New Year’s Bread, also known as Vasilopita, is a sweet bread traditionally baked to celebrate the New Year. It often contains a hidden coin, symbolizing good luck for the year ahead.
Ingredients
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- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 4 large eggs
- 1 packet active dry yeast
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 coin wrapped in foil
Instructions
- Warm the milk and dissolve the yeast in it.
- In a bowl, mix flour, sugar, and salt.
- Add melted butter, eggs, vanilla, and the yeast mixture to the dry ingredients.
- Knead the dough until smooth, then let it rise for 1 hour.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Shape the dough into a round loaf and place it in a greased pan.
- Insert the wrapped coin into the dough.
- Let it rise for another 30 minutes.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes until golden brown.
- Cool before serving.
Notes
- Traditionally, the bread is blessed before being cut.
- Serve with a glass of wine or coffee.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Greek New Year's Bread, Vasilopita, New Year traditions, Greek recipes