CHRISTOPSOMO
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."
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Breakfast & Brunch Recipes Bread Recipes
Yield Makes two 9-inch loaves
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Sprinkle yeast, 1 cup flour, and 1/4 cup sugar over milk in a medium bowl. Cover, and let stand for 1 hour.
- Combine remaining 7 cups flour and 1 1/2 cups sugar, the anise seeds, salt, orange zest, and mastic gum if desired. Make a well in center of mixture, and add milk mixture, melted butter, and eggs. Mix together ingredients using your hands. Once combined, turn out dough onto a lightly floured surface, and knead, adding more flour if needed, until smooth and supple, about 15 minutes.
- Transfer dough to a lightly oiled bowl. Cover with plastic, and let rise in a warm place until doubled in volume, 1 1/2 to 2 hours.
- Butter two 9-inch springform pans. Punch down dough, divide in half, and roll each half into a 24-inch-long log. Coil each log into a mounded circle (similar to a snail shell). Transfer each to a prepared pan. Cover with plastic, and let rise until doubled in volume, 1 1/2 to 2 hours.
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Brush egg wash over tops of loaves, and sprinkle with sesame seeds. Bake until golden brown, about 45 minutes. Transfer pans to a wire rack, and let cool for 15 minutes. Run a knife around edge of pans, and remove bread. Let cool completely on wire rack.
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Musharraf Ali
[email protected]I made this Christopsomo for my Christmas party, and it was a huge success! It was so delicious and festive, and it really got everyone in the holiday spirit.
Onome Festus
[email protected]This Christopsomo is the perfect bread to serve at a holiday brunch. It's light and fluffy, with a hint of sweetness.
Sandeepa Nawanjana karunanayaka
[email protected]I love the fact that this Christopsomo is made with all-natural ingredients. It's a healthy and delicious bread that I can feel good about serving to my family.
Dinesh Chy
[email protected]This Christopsomo is a beautiful and delicious bread. It's the perfect addition to any holiday table.
DaveDoesVR
[email protected]I've been making this Christopsomo for years, and it's always a family favorite. It's the perfect bread to serve at Christmas dinner.
Tammy Navedo
[email protected]This is the best Christopsomo recipe I've ever tried. It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfect.
Nehpets Nos
[email protected]I made this Christopsomo for a potluck, and it was gone in minutes. Everyone loved it!
Russell Mathews 2
[email protected]This Christopsomo is so moist and fluffy. It's the perfect bread to toast and slather with butter.
saroj bro
[email protected]I love the flavor of this Christopsomo. The orange zest and cinnamon give it a wonderful warm and spicy flavor.
Nkululeko Mabutho Nxumalo
[email protected]This Christopsomo is so beautiful and festive. It's the perfect centerpiece for a holiday table.
Soft boy Cj Victor
[email protected]I've made this Christopsomo several times now, and it's always a hit. It's the perfect bread to serve at a holiday gathering.
Talent Privah
[email protected]This was my first time making Christopsomo, and it turned out great! The instructions were easy to follow, and the bread was delicious. I will definitely be making it again.
Rustam khan
[email protected]I made this Christopsomo for my family's Christmas dinner, and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it, and they all asked for the recipe. It's definitely a keeper.
Furqanbatth
[email protected]This recipe was a bit time-consuming, but it was totally worth it. The Christopsomo turned out beautifully, and it was so delicious. I loved the combination of spices and the orange zest.
Jamek Palmer
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of sweet breads, but this Christopsomo was amazing! It was so moist and flavorful, and the glaze on top was the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making this again.
Dominique Morris
[email protected]I've been baking Christopsomo for years, and this recipe is by far the best. The bread is light and fluffy, with a perfect sweetness. I love the addition of orange zest and cinnamon, which give it a wonderful flavor.
Sunil A
[email protected]This Christopsomo recipe was a hit at my Christmas party! It was so delicious and festive, and it was easy to make. I will definitely be making it again next year.