Greek Christmas Bread Recipe

Indulge in the warm, comforting aroma of this traditional Greek Christmas Bread! This festive loaf, inspired by a classic Good Food Magazine recipe, is bursting with the flavors of figs, walnuts, and warming spices. A touch of honey adds a touch of sweetness, making it the perfect centerpiece for your holiday table. Note: This recipe incorporates a secondary recipe (ingredients not listed here due to platform limitations).

Prep Time 30 mins
Cook Time 115 mins
Calories 1015.1 kcal
Protein 28g
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Ingredients for Greek Christmas Bread

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How to Make Greek Christmas Bread

  1. Prepare the quick yeast dough (refer to recipe #307801 for details - 1/2 recipe).
  2. Remove stems from 1 cup dried figs and cut into quarters. If figs are dry, soak in hot water for 30 minutes, drain, and pat dry.
  3. Place 1 teaspoon anise seeds in a food processor fitted with a steel blade. Process for 1 minute.
  4. Add the quartered figs, 1/2 cup chopped walnuts, 1/4 cup granulated sugar, zest of 1 orange, and 1/2 teaspoon anise extract to the food processor.
  5. Pulse until ingredients are evenly chopped.
  6. Add 1/2 cup raisins and pulse just until combined.
  7. On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough into an 18x4-inch rectangle.
  8. Spread the fig and walnut mixture evenly over the dough, leaving a 1/2-inch border.
  9. Brush the edges of the dough with water.
  10. Starting at one long edge, tightly roll the dough into a log at a slight angle, creating a tapered shape.
  11. Place the loaf seam-side down on an ungreased baking sheet.
  12. Gently twist the dough and coil it into a snail shape, tucking the tapered end underneath.
  13. Cover the loaf with lightly oiled plastic wrap and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 25 minutes.
  14. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  15. Brush the loaf lightly with water.
  16. Bake for 5 minutes at 400°F (200°C).
  17. Reduce oven temperature to 350°F (175°C) and bake for an additional 20 minutes.
  18. Transfer the bread to a wire rack to cool slightly.
  19. Brush the warm bread with 2 tablespoons of honey.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

0 g

Sugar

550g

Fat

19g

Carbs

57g

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Sweets & Sides Desserts European Mediterranean Vegetarian Holiday Recipes Baking

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Time To Make Course Cuisine Preparation Occasion Healthy Breads Greek European Holiday Event Food Processor Blender Dietary Christmas Low Sodium Low Cholesterol Healthy 2 Yeast Low In Something Equipment Small Appliance 4 Hours Or Less

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Greek Christmas Bread?

Greek Christmas Bread takes about 145 minutes from start to finish — roughly 30 minutes to prepare and 115 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Greek Christmas Bread?

Greek Christmas Bread has approximately 1015.1 calories per serving, with about 28 g protein, 57 g carbohydrates and 60 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Greek Christmas Bread?

The key ingredients for Greek Christmas Bread are Dried Fig, Anise Seed, Walnuts, Sugar, Orange Zest, Anise Extract. See the full list with measurements above.

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