VASILOPITA
The Vasilopita is a Greek New Year's Bread. It is made in honor of a beautiful act of charity by St. Basil to the poor and needy of his flock. In order to ensure that the needy would have money for life's necessities, and knowing that they were also proud people, St. Basil had the ladies of his church bake sweet bread with coins baked into them. In this way he could give them money without demeaning them at all. It is therefore traditional to bake a coin into the Vasilopita (St. Basil's Bread). The one who receives the coin is considered to be especially blessed for the year.
Provided by ANNAV
Categories Bread Yeast Bread Recipes
Time 3h10m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- In a small bowl, stir together 1/2 cup milk, yeast and 1/2 cup flour. Cover and let the sponge rise in a warm place until nearly doubled in size, about 45 minutes.
- Place 6 cups flour in a large bowl. Make a well in the center and add the sponge, salt, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, 3/4 cup melted butter, 3 eggs and 2 cups milk. Mix thoroughly to make a stiff dough.
- Transfer the dough into a greased springform pan. Brush dough with melted butter, cover with greased plastic wrap, and let rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 60 to 90 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Beat egg with 1 tablespoon water to make an egg wash.
- When dough has risen, insert a clean silver coin into the loaf. Brush dough egg wash and sprinkle with chopped almonds. Bake in preheated oven until deep golden brown, about 40 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 338.5 calories, Carbohydrate 18 g, Cholesterol 152.5 mg, Fat 27.2 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 7.5 g, SaturatedFat 14.8 g, Sodium 355.2 mg, Sugar 16.6 g
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[email protected]This cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but overall it was good.
Mantikana Meso
[email protected]This vasilopita was delicious! The orange zest and cinnamon gave it a great flavor.
Cheng wong
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow, but the cake didn't turn out as moist as I would have liked.
RAJ Kafle
[email protected]This vasilopita was a bit dry, but the flavor was good. I think I'll try adding a little more liquid next time.
tamara hodges
[email protected]I'm so glad I found this recipe! I've been looking for a good vasilopita recipe for years, and this one is perfect. The cake was moist and flavorful, and the syrup was just the right amount of sweetness. I'll definitely be making this again for next
Nomandla Petu
[email protected]This cake was delicious! I made it for my Greek New Year's party, and everyone loved it. It was moist and flavorful, and the orange zest and cinnamon gave it a great taste.
Nicholas Mawanda
[email protected]This was my first time making vasilopita, and it turned out great! The cake was light and fluffy, and the syrup was perfectly sweet. I'll definitely be making this again.
Qadeerkhansafi1
[email protected]This vasilopita was a big hit at my New Year's party! It was moist and flavorful, and the syrup added a nice touch of sweetness. I'll definitely be making this again next year!
Simon Cero
[email protected]I was a bit hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a big fan of orange zest, but I'm so glad I did! The orange zest and cinnamon perfectly complemented each other, and the cake was moist and delicious. I'll definitely be making this again.
mohamed eldemerdash
[email protected]This vasilopita recipe is a keeper! It was easy to make and turned out perfectly. The cake was moist and flavorful, and the syrup was just the right amount of sweetness. I'll definitely be making this again for next year's New Year's celebration.
Francis Cote
[email protected]This cake was so good! I made it for my Greek New Year's party, and everyone loved it. It was moist and flavorful, and the orange zest and cinnamon gave it a great taste.
Karla kaos parry
[email protected]This was my first time making vasilopita, and it turned out great! The instructions were easy to follow, and the cake was delicious. I'll definitely be making this again.
SHAKIL ROSTER BD
[email protected]I've been making vasilopita for years, and this is the best recipe I've tried. The cake was light and fluffy, and the syrup was perfectly sweet. My family loved it!
Isabella Johnson
[email protected]This vasilopita recipe was a hit at my New Year's party! The cake was moist and flavorful, and the orange zest and cinnamon gave it a wonderful aroma. I'll definitely be making this again next year.