The BEST Armenian Choreg / Brioche / Sweet Easter Bread - By Ani

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil provides a dairy-free option with similar texture.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk reduces calories and is lactose-free.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey adds natural sweetness with a unique flavor.

eggs

🥗Healthier: flaxseed meal

💰Cheaper: aquafaba

Flaxseed meal acts as a binding agent in vegan recipes.

Mix warm milk with sugar and yeast; let sit until frothy.

In a large bowl, combine flour, salt, mahlab, and sugar.

Add cubed butter and eggs (reserve one yolk for egg wash) to the mixture; combine well.

Pour in the yeast mixture and mix until a dough forms.

Knead the dough on a floured surface until smooth.

Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise until doubled in size.

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

Punch down the risen dough and divide into equal pieces.

Shape each piece into a braid or roll as desired.

Place shaped dough on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

Brush with egg wash (made from reserved yolk and whole egg) and sprinkle with sesame seeds.

Bake until golden brown.

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