RECIPE: HOW TO MAKE TSOUREKI FROM CYPRUS

Tsourekide is a delicious traditional sweet bread from Cyprus, perfect to enjoy at special celebrations or simply as a sweet treat. Follow these steps to prepare your own Tsourekide at home.

Ingredients of Tsoureki:

500g wheat flour

150g sugar

1 tablespoon dry yeast

1 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon cinnamon powder

1/2 teaspoon ground cloves

1/2 teaspoon nutmeg

150g melted butter

3 eggs

Zest of 1 lemon

Zest of 1 orange

1/2 cup slivered almonds

1 beaten egg to decorate

Preparation of Tsoureki step by step:

In a large bowl, mix the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, cloves and nutmeg.

Add the melted butter, eggs, lemon and orange zest. Mix well until you obtain a soft and homogeneous dough.

Knead the dough on a floured surface until it is elastic and does not stick to your hands.

Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a clean cloth, and let it rest in a warm place for about 1-2 hours, or until it has doubled in size.

Divide the dough into three equal parts and form three long cylinders. Twist the cylinders together carefully.

Place the braid on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Cover with a cloth and let it rest for another 30-45 minutes.

Brush the surface of the Tsourekide with beaten egg and decorate with slivered almonds.

Bake at 180°C for approximately 30-40 minutes, or until golden and cooked through. Let cool before cutting and enjoying.

Enjoy this delicious and aromatic Cypriot sweet bread at your next family gathering or as a special gift for your loved ones!