Makes 1 large loaf

Traditional Greek Easter Bread is basically just a good rich egg bread like Challah. Traditionally it is formed into a braid and bright colored eggs are tucked in among the strands of the braid before it is baked.

Basic Rich Yeast Dough

At the sponge stage add an additional:

1/2 cup of sugar

1 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg

Proceed as directed.  After the dough has risen for the second time, Divide it into three even pieces and roll each piece into a smooth, even rope.  Form into a braid.  You may either leave in a long braid or form the braid into a wreath.  Place on a baking sheet lined with baker’s parchment.  Tuck four or five brightly colored hard boiled eggs in among the strands of the braid.  Paint the bread with egg wash – (1 egg beaten with 1 tablespoon cold water) and set aside in a warm place to rise.

When the loaf has risen to almost double its original size bake in the center of a pre-heated 350° degree oven for about forty to forty-five minutes, or until golden brown.  Remove from the oven and cool on a wire rack.