How to Make Tsoureki (Greek Sweet Bread) with Chocolate
Tsoureki is a Greek sweet bread traditionally prepared on Holy Thursday to be consumed on Easter Sunday. However, because of its delicious taste, people from all over the world have considered this good for daily consumption. When done right, Tsoureki can last up to 3 to 4 days. Go ahead and try it!
Ingredients
Dough Ingredients:
- 1 cup warm milk
- 1/2 cup caster sugar
- 7 grams sachet yeast
- 3 grams Masticha Chios ground with 1 teaspoon of sugar in a mortar and pestle
- 2 eggs lightly beaten
- 1/3 cup butter melted
- 1/2 tbsp salt
- 3 grams mahlepi
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- zest of 1 orange
- 4 cups strong white flour
- 1 egg beaten
- 1/2 cup flaked almonds
Chocolate Ganache Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup cocoa
- 1/2 tbsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tbsp instant coffee powder
- 125 grams unsalted butter softened
- 125 grams chocolate (60% cocoa) melted
- 100 grams chocolate (60% cocoa) melted, to serve
Instructions
How to make the Dough:
- Use an electric stand mixer with the dough hook attachment and slowly mix the milk, sugar and yeast together.
- Add the Masticha Chios, 2 eggs, melted butter, salt, mahlepi, vanilla and orange zest.
- Mix until incorporated, then add the flour, one cup at a time.
- Continue mixing to form a soft, pliable dough, around 8 minutes in the machine.
- Cover the bowl and allow the dough to rest for 30–40 minutes, or until doubled in size.
How to Make Chocolate Ganache:
- Mix the dry ingredients together in a bowl, gradually adding the softened butter and chocolate to form a smooth paste.
- Set aside, but don’t chill as it needs to be able to be spread over the dough.