Choereg (braided sweet bread with mahlab)

Choereg (cheoreg) is the Armenian Easter braided bread; mahlab (ground cherry pit) gives it its distinctive, almond-cherry aroma. Eaten for breakfast, with cheese or butter.

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Method

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1. Mix the yeast and a tablespoon of sugar into the lukewarm milk, and let stand for 10 minutes until foamy. ⏱ Timer: 10 min
2. Mix the flour with the remaining sugar, salt, mahlab and anise, then add the yeasted milk, eggs and melted butter. Knead for 10 minutes into a smooth, silky dough. ⏱ Timer: 10 min
3. Cover and let rise in a warm place for 1.5 hours, until doubled. ⏱ Timer: 1.5 h
4. Divide the dough into 6 pieces, roll each into a 40 cm rope, and braid into two loaves, three ropes each.
5. Place on a baking-paper-lined tray, brush with beaten egg, and let rise for another 30 minutes. ⏱ Timer: 30 min
6. Brush with egg again, sprinkle with sesame seeds, and bake in a 180°C oven for 25-30 minutes, until deep golden brown. ⏱ Timer: 25 min

A Receptnaptár original recipe. Calories and protein are estimated.

Tips

• Mahlab is available at Middle Eastern and Turkish grocers; bitter almond extract can substitute.
• Great toasted when it's gone a bit dry.

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