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ITALIAN EASTER BREAD Ingredients: *1 package Rapid Rise (instant) yeast, about 2-1/4 teaspoons *1 1/4 cups milk *pinch of salt *1/3 cup butter *2 eggs, beaten *1/2 cup sugar *3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (approximate) *1 egg, beaten with 1 teaspoon of water *6 dyed Easter eggs *sprinkles or pearl sugar Directions: In a small saucepan, warm the milk and butter together, until the butter melts. In a large ...
Lazarakia – Sweet Breads for the Saturday of Lazarus In Greek tradition, the Saturday before Palm Sunday is dedicated to the miracle of Lazarus' resurrection—and in many homes, it’s also the day when little “Lazarakia” are baked. These small, spiced breads shaped like a wrapped Lazarus in a shroud, complete with clove eyes, are made by grandmothers ...
GRAPE – GREEK YOGURT CAKE Makes 2 loaf pans. Ingredients: *500 g / 17.6 oz all purpose flour *2 tsp. baking powder *¼ tsp. salt *2 cups sugar *1 1/2 cup Greek yogurt *3 eggs *2 tsp. grated lemon zest *2 tsp. vanilla extract *1 1/3 cup safflower oil *2 cups red grapes Continue Reading
Sure, shop-bought puff pastry is fine most of the time. But if you want a really buttery flavour, try making your own rough puff. Because food made from scratch tastes better !!!
