Enhanced Recipesculinary collection
Home
CoursesView CuisinesWhat Can I Make?My Kitchen

Sweet Raisin Tsoureki Recipe - Turkish Easter Bread

Login to Save
34K views👍 460
Easy Turkish Recipes
Easy Turkish Recipes
29 recipes on Enhanced Recipes
Follow Easy Turkish Recipes to prioritize their recipes in your meal plans, pantry matches, and suggestions

Recipe Information

Recipe Available
Video-Specific Recipe

Sweet Raisin Tsoureki

Cultural Context

Tsoureki is a traditional sweet bread from Turkey, often enjoyed during Easter celebrations. Its rich flavor and tender texture make it a beloved treat, symbolizing the end of fasting. The addition of raisins and aromatic spices gives it a unique twist, and today, variations can be found across the Mediterranean, showcasing local ingredients and preferences.

TurkishTRdessert
150 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
4 cups flour (all purpose)
1 stick (100 g) unsalted butter
0.4 cup (100 ml) milk
½ cup powdered sugar
1 tbs dry yeast
2 eggs
1 tbs raisins
Ground walnuts

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is dairy-free and adds a subtle flavor.

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: bread flour

Whole wheat flour increases fiber content.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey adds moisture and a unique flavor.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk is lower in calories.

1

Start by transferring the warm milk into a large bowl.

2

Add your yeast and powdered sugar.

3

Add eggs and butter at room temperature.

4

Start kneading as you gradually add flour.

5

Cover your bowl and let the dough rise for an hour.

6

One hour later, add your raisins.

7

Transfer on the oven tray with baking paper.

8

Brush egg yolk on the top.

9

You can garnish with some ground walnuts.

10

On a 170C (340 F) pre-heated oven, bake for 15 to 20 mins.

Cooking Techniques

kneadingbraiding

Equipment Needed

large bowloven traybaking paper

Spice Level:

🌶️🌶️🌶️

Allergens

glutendairyeggs

Also Known As

Greek Easter BreadTsourekiChallah

More Sweet Raisin Tsoureki Videos

(2 videos)

Similar Turkish Videos

(24 videos)

Similar Desserts From Other Cuisines

(24 videos)