Vasilopita recipe

1 servings

1/2 cup warm milk

1 (.25 ounce) package active dry yeast

1/2 cup bread flour

6 cups bread flour

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 cup white sugar

1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg

3/4 cup butter, melted

3 eggs

2 cups warm milk

2 tablespoons butter, melted

1 egg, beaten

1/2 cup chopped almonds

In a small bowl, stir together 1/2 cup milk, yeast and 1/2 cup flour.

Cover and let rise in a warm place until nearly doubled in size, about 1 hour.

Place 6 cups flour in a large bowl.

Make a well in the center and add salt, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, 3/4 cup melted butter, 3 eggs and milk.

Mix thoroughly to make a thick dough.

Scoop the dough into a lightly greased 8x8 inch baking pan.

Brush dough with melted butter, cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 30 minutes.

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

When dough has risen, insert a clean silver coin into the loaf.

Brush dough with beaten egg and sprinkle with chopped almonds.

Bake in preheated oven until golden brown, about 40 minutes.