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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Amar TofiK
[email protected]The bread didn't rise as much as I expected, but it still tasted good.
Simon Njoroge
[email protected]This bread was a little too dry for my taste.
Creative Me
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of sweet breads, but this one was really good. It was moist and flavorful, and the orange zest and cinnamon were a nice touch.
A g G
[email protected]This bread is a little bit of work, but it's definitely worth it. It's so delicious and beautiful.
Love A
[email protected]I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's the best Christopsomo recipe I've ever tried.
Kuda Mapri
[email protected]This bread is so moist and flavorful. It's the perfect bread for a holiday breakfast or brunch.
Md Bahauddin
[email protected]I love the orange zest and cinnamon in this bread. It gives it such a unique flavor.
Bright Nkweke
[email protected]This bread is perfect for a special occasion. It's beautiful and delicious.
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[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! I'll definitely be making this bread again and again.
ajonie Andrews
[email protected]I'm not sure what I did wrong, but the bread turned out really dense.
carshawn young
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly, but the bread came out too dry.
Donna Belincky
[email protected]The bread didn't rise as much as I expected, but it still tasted good.
Felicia Malandela
[email protected]This bread was a little too sweet for my taste, but it was still good.
Naymull Islam
[email protected]I'm not a baker, but this recipe was easy to follow and the bread turned out beautifully.
Merica Magar
[email protected]This bread was a hit at my Christmas party! Everyone raved about how delicious it was.
Rhmat ullah
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times now and it always turns out great. It's a perfect bread for any occasion.
Ayan Femz
[email protected]This is the best Christopsomo recipe I've ever tried. The bread was moist and flavorful, and the orange zest and cinnamon added a delicious touch.
Mogmi Diwash
[email protected]My family loved this Christopsomo! It was so easy to make and turned out perfectly. We will definitely be making this again soon.