Vasilopeta (Greek New Years Bread)

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By | January 08, 2018

Ingredients

  • 2 pkg yeast
  • 1/2 cup warm water
  • 2 cups warm milk
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 10-11 cups flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 4 eggs and 3 egg yolks
  • 1/2 cup melted butter
  • 1 tsp lemon peel
  • 1 egg beaten with 2 tsp water

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Ingredients

  • 2 pkg yeast
  • 1/2 cup warm water
  • 2 cups warm milk
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 10-11 cups flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 4 eggs and 3 egg yolks
  • 1/2 cup melted butter
  • 1 tsp lemon peel
  • 1 egg beaten with 2 tsp water