Homemade Greek Brioche

Name: Homemade Greek Brioche
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 55 min
Cuisine: Greece
Ingredients: 500 g of flour (all-purpose); 100 g of sugar; 1 packet of baker's yeast; 1 tsp of salt; the zest of one orange; 1 tsp of cinnamon; 200 ml of milk (warm); 2 eggs; 100 g of butter (softened); eggs (beaten, for brushing)

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Tsoureki is a braided brioche bread flavored with orange and cinnamon. 🇬🇷 It's an Easter brioche with a stringy, pull-apart crumb.

Total time: 55 min
Prep: 30 min
Cook: 25 min
Rest: 2 h
Difficulty: Medium
Per person: €0.63

By the CookinBreak team

Nutrition facts

per serving · estimate

320kcal

Protein7 g9%
Carbs52 g66%
Fat9 g26%
Fiber2 g

Share of each nutrient in the calories of one serving.

Good to know

Chef's tip

For an even more fragrant brioche, you can replace the orange zest with lemon zest or a drop of vanilla extract. 🍋

Freezing : Can you freeze this recipe?

Yes

Freezes very well, up to 2-3 months after baking, sliced in a freezer bag.

Storage : How long does it keep?

Keeps 2-3 days in an airtight container at room temperature or in the fridge.

Making ahead : Can you make it the day before?

Yes

The dough can be made the day before, rising slowly in the fridge (8-12h).

Reheating : How do you reheat it?

Oven (100-120°C, 5-10 min) or toaster (low setting). Microwave possible but may alter the texture.

Variations

Flavor it with mahleb, as in tsoureki.
Add sesame seeds or sliced almonds on the braid before baking.
Serve it warm with butter or jam.

Mistakes to avoid

Cutting the rising times short: allow two 1-hour rises, each in a warm place.
Forgetting to deflate the dough: after the first rise, deflate it before dividing it into three pieces.
Skipping the egg wash: brush with beaten egg before baking for a nicely golden brioche.

Frequently asked questions

How do you braid a Greek brioche?

After the first rise, deflate the dough and divide it into three equal pieces. Braid them together, place the braid in a buttered loaf pan, then let it rise again for 1 hour.

How long should the dough rise?

Let the dough rise for 1 hour in a warm place, covered with a clean towel, then for a second hour once the braid is in the pan. The total resting time is therefore about 2 hours.

What temperature should you bake the Greek brioche at?

Preheat the oven to 180 °C, brush the brioche with beaten egg, then bake for 25 minutes until golden. Let it cool before enjoying.

What is tsoureki?

Tsoureki is a braided Greek brioche bread flavored with orange, made at Easter. This version uses orange zest and cinnamon, with a yeasted dough enriched with eggs and butter.