Easter is still a few weeks away but we’re posting a sweet treat anyway. This traditional recipe lets you bake orange-scented Greek Easter biscuits that are perfect with a cup of coffee or tea. Firm yet tender when baked, they also make the best Easter gifts and are extra tasty with a sprinkle of sesame seeds or dust of icing sugar!
(more…)Easter bread
Greek Easter Bread Recipe
Want to make Easter extra special? Celebrate like the Greeks do and try this traditional Greek bread recipe at home. Traditionally made on Maundy Thursday and served on Easter Sunday, this sweet and light braided loaf called tsoureki comes bright and celebratory with its symbolic red dyed egg on top. It’s made with the two Greek spices mahlepi and masticha, giving tsoureki a distinct and delectable aromatic smell.
(more…)
