Armenian Bread

May 28, 2013

This braided egg bread is a family favorite that I learned how to make from Rick’s Nana. She made this for every special occasion, every holiday and every extended family gathering. My husband likes it so much I have to keep an eye on him when it first comes out of the oven or he will eat a whole loaf. This bread has become a Christmas dinner tradition for our family.

6 eggs
9 cups flour
1 can (12 oz) evaporated milk
1 cup sugar
1 cup melted butter
1 package dry yeast (2-3 Tablespoons)
¼ cup warm water
¼ cup sesame seeds
1 egg yolk

Melt butter and let it cool. Add dry yeast and 1 tablespoon of the sugar to ¼ cup warm water (100-110?). Let sit for 10-15 minutes until yeast is bubby. Beat eggs in a large bowl. Add 6 cups of flour, the...
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Nutritions

Calories
7276

Sodium
800mg
33% DV

Fat
211g
325% DV

Protein
188g
376% DV

Carbs
1127g
383% DV

Fiber
55g
220% DV