Greece · Southern Europe
Tsoureki
Also known as Τσουρέκι
A Greek Easter bread scented with mahlab and mastic, braided and egg-washed to a deep shine, traditionally baked with a dyed red egg tucked into the braid.
Method
Braided Enriched Bake
Hydration
58%
water to flour
Glycemic index
64
Medium GI
Energy
325 kcal
per 100 g
Sensory profile
- sourness
- 1
- sweetness
- 6
- crispiness
- 2
- chewiness
- 4
- aroma
- 9
- moistness
- 7
Scale 0–10
Nutrition
per 100 g| Energy | 325 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 8 g |
| Carbohydrates | 50 g |
| of which sugars | 12 g |
| Fat | 10 g |
| Fiber | 1.6 g |
| Sodium | 300 mg |
Typical values; recipes vary.
Texture
- Glossy braided crust
- Soft silky crumb
Typical ingredients
- Wheat Flour
- Milk
- Yeast
- Salt
- Sugar
- Fat / Butter
- Egg
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