Bread—Best Vasilopita, Greek New Years Bread

themediterraneandish.com

Jacquie G

Greased Springform pan recommended.

subheading: For The Dough:

2 ½ cups granulated sugar

2 tablespoons baking powder

1 cup olive oil

3 cups grated Romano cheese, divided to 1 cup, (optional, you can omit the cheese if you are looking for a sweeter bread)

½ teaspoon ground cinnamon (in bread)

2 ½ cups warm water

8 to 10 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting

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subheading: Between layers:

subheading: Brush with:

2 butter sticks, melted

subheading: Sprinkle with:

subheading: Cinnamon Mixture:

(Between layers, not on top layer)

½ cup cinnamon

1 cup sugar

¼ teaspoon ground cloves

½ teaspoon allspice

½ teaspoon nutmeg

subheading: Sprinkle layers with:

Remaining 2 cups Romano cheese, except for top layer.

subheading: Top layer:

subheading: Combine:

1 egg yolk

2T water or milk

subheading: Sprinkle on top:

3 tablespoon sesame seeds

Note: Ingredients may have been altered from the original.

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