Choereg (Armenian Easter Bread) Recipe

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Ingredients
14
Count
Nutrition
1408
Calories
Total time
385
Minutes
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Ingredients:

  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1 cup margarine
  • 1/2 cup lukewarm water
  • 2 (.25 oz) envelopes active dry yeast
  • 5 eggs
  • 6 cups all-purpose flour , or as needed
  • 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1 1/2 tbsp ground mahleb
  • 1 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 tbsp sesame seeds

Directions:

  1. In a saucepan over medium heat, combine the milk, butter and margarine. Heat until butter and margarine are melted, but do not let it boil. Stir in 1 cup of sugar until dissolved, then set aside to cool to lukewarm.
  2. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, dissolve 2 teaspoons of sugar in warm water. Sprinkle the yeast over the surface, and let stand until frothy, about 10 minutes.
  3. Crack the eggs into a large bowl, and stir a little to break up the yolks. Slowly pour in the heated milk mixture while whisking constantly, so as to temper the eggs and not cook them. Add the yeast mixture, and stir just until blended.
  4. In a large bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, mahleb, and salt. Make a well in the center, and pour in the wet mixture. Stir until it forms a sticky dough. Pour onto a floured surface, and knead in additional flour as needed to make a more substantial dough. Knead for about 10 minutes. Place in an oiled bowl, and set in a warm place to rise for about 2 hours, or until doubled in size.
  5. When the dough has doubled, punch down again, and let rise until doubled. It will only take about half as long this time.
  6. Separate the dough into 5 even portions, then separate each of those into thirds. Roll each of those into ropes about 12 inches long. Braid sets of three ropes together, pinching the ends to seal, and tucking them under for a better presentation. Place the loaves onto baking sheets lined with parchment paper. Loaves should be spaced 4 inches apart. Set in a warm place to rise until your finger leaves an impression behind when you poke the loaf gently.
  7. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Brush the loaves with beaten egg, and sprinkle with sesame seeds.
  8. Bake for 25 minutes in the preheated oven, or until nicely golden brown all over.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 1407.58 Kcal (5893 kJ)
Calories from fat 733.13 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 81.46g 125%
Cholesterol 295.01mg 98%
Sodium 805.62mg 34%
Potassium 516.94mg 11%
Total Carbs 144.73g 48%
Sugars 26.95g 108%
Dietary Fiber 5.52g 22%
Protein 25.26g 51%
Vitamin A 0.9mg 30%
Iron 3mg 17%
Calcium 208.2mg 21%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 374.77 Kcal (1569 kJ)
Calories from fat 195.2 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 21.69g 125%
Cholesterol 78.55mg 98%
Sodium 214.5mg 34%
Potassium 137.64mg 11%
Total Carbs 38.54g 48%
Sugars 7.18g 108%
Dietary Fiber 1.47g 22%
Protein 6.73g 51%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 30%
Iron 0.8mg 17%
Calcium 55.4mg 21%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Find out how many calories should you eat.

Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 34.1
    Points
  • 39
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium,
  • High in Total Fat

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