Christopsomo

Name: Christopsomo
Cuisine: European, Greek, Mediterranean
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon plus 1 1/2 teaspoons active dry yeast (two 1/4-ounce envelopes); 8 cups unbleached bread flour, plus more for surface and more if needed; 1 3/4 cups sugar; 2 cups whole milk, warmed; 2 teaspoons ground anise seeds; 1 teaspoon coarse salt; 1 teaspoon finely grated orange zest; 1 teaspoon ground mastic gum; 4 ounces (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted, plus more for pans; 5 large eggs, lightly beaten; Vegetable oil, for bowl; 1 large egg yolk, lightly beaten with 1 tablespoon whole milk, for egg wash; 3 tablespoons sesame seeds

Instructions

A Greek Christmas tradition, Christopsomo translates as "bread of Christ." Some families decorate the bread with a cross or "X." The letter "X" is the first letter in the Greek word for Christ and was used as an early abbreviation. Hence "Xmas."

Updated at: Sun, 19 Mar 2023 19:57:09 GMT