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Medium 3 hr 28 min~330 kcal 5/10
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Turkish Easter Bread
A mahlep-scented braided Turkish sweet bread with milk, eggs, butter, and a toasted almond top.
Medium⏱️ 1 hr 9 min📖 1 min readServes 10~300 kcal🇹🇷 Turkish🌍 Full translation
42 min prep 27 min cook
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Timeline
Total 1 h 9 min- Prep42 min
- Cooking27 min
Ingredients
10 servings
Quick:
For the dough
- 4.2 cup(~840 ml) All-purpose flour
- 1 cup(~200 ml) Warm milk
- 1 pack Dry yeast
- 0.7 cup(~140 ml) Granulated sugar
- 90 g Butter
- 3 Eggs
- 0.3 tsp(~1.5 ml) Salt
For flavoring
- 1 dessert spoon(~10 ml) Mahleb
For the topping
- 45 g Sliced almonds
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Instructions
- 1
Mix the warm milk, yeast, and 1 tablespoon of the sugar in a bowl and let it foam for 8 minutes.
8 min08:00 - 2
Add the flour, mahleb, salt, remaining sugar, 2 eggs, and melted butter.
- 3
Knead the dough for 9 minutes, until smooth.
9 min09:00 - 4
Cover the bowl and let the dough rise for 45 minutes.
45 min45:00 - 5
Divide the dough into three pieces and shape it into a braid.
- 6
Beat the remaining egg, brush it over the loaf, sprinkle with sliced almonds, and let it stand for 20 minutes.
20 min20:00 - 7
Bake the loaf at 180°C for 27 minutes, until browned.
27 min27:00
💡 Tip: Do not increase the mahleb too much, after half a dessert spoon its aroma becomes dominant and this amount keeps the home-style dough balanced.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve the slices warm or at room temperature with strong tea and optional clotted cream for breakfast or a holiday tray.
Good sources
Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.
- Protein source
- Calcium
- Vitamin B12
Nutrition (per serving)
~300
kcal calories
7
g protein
44
g carbs
10
g fat
Protein 10%Carbs 60%Fat 30%
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
This recipe may contain allergens
- Gluten
- Milk
- Egg
- Tree nuts
Allergens are derived automatically from the ingredient list, covering the main groups of the EU-14 food allergen standard (gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, seafood, sesame, celery, mustard). Cross-contamination (shared kitchen equipment, shared surfaces) isn't tracked, if you have a serious allergy, review the full ingredient list yourself and ask about preparation.
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FAQ
How many servings does Turkish Easter Bread make?
This recipe serves 10.How long does Turkish Easter Bread take?
Prep 42 minutes, cooking 27 minutes; 69 minutes in total.Is Turkish Easter Bread difficult?
This recipe is rated medium.How many calories does Turkish Easter Bread have?
Approximately 300 kcal per serving. Protein: 7g, carbs: 44g, fat: 10g.Which allergens does Turkish Easter Bread contain?
This recipe contains Gluten, Milk, Egg, Tree nuts. Check it against your dietary needs.How many ingredients does Turkish Easter Bread need?
This recipe needs 9 ingredients.
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