1. Preparation of dry ingredients: In a large bowl add the flour, mahleb and cardamom. Mix well and create a well in the center. Add the beaten eggs there.
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2. Preparation of milk and sugar: In a saucepan heat the milk until lukewarm (do not boil!). Add the sugar and stir until fully dissolved. Pour the mixture into the bowl with the flour and eggs and start mixing all the ingredients together.
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3. Adding yeast: In a glass with lukewarm water dissolve the fresh yeast. Add it directly to the mixture, without waiting for it to rise, and continue mixing.
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4. Kneading: Knead the mixture well until the dough starts to come together. Then melt the butter and, dipping your hands into it, continue kneading while gradually adding all the butter. Continue until the dough becomes smooth, elastic and does not stick to the hands.
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5. Resting & rising: Once finished, lightly sprinkle a little flour on top, cover the dough with plastic wrap and let it rest and rise for about 2 hours in a warm
place.
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6. Shaping & decoration: When the dough rises, divide it into pieces and shape into braids or rings. Brush with the beaten egg and, optionally, sprinkle with sesame or sliced almonds.
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7. Baking: Bake in a preheated oven at 150°C for about 35-45 minutes, until nicely golden.
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Ingredients
2.5 kg flour for tsoureki MYLOI ASSIROU
Execution