tsoureki
🇬🇷 A dish from Greece
Tsoureki also known as bsatir, čʿorek, katʿnahuncʿ, çyrek (Albanian), kozunak, cozonac (Romanian), paskalya çöreği (Turkish), or šurēk, is a sweet holiday bread made with flour, milk, butter, eggs, and sugar. It is commonly seasoned with lemon and orange zest, mastic resin, or mahleb.
What gives it away
| 🥘Main ingredients | flour, milk, butter, eggs, sugar, citrus zest, aromatic resin |
|---|---|
| 🔥Cooking method | leavened, braided, and baked enriched bread |
| 👅Flavour & style | sweet, soft, fragrant with citrus and spice |
| 🕒When it’s eaten | festive holiday bread shared on special occasions |
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Frequently asked questions
Where does tsoureki come from?
tsoureki is a dish that originated in Greece.
What is tsoureki?
Tsoureki also known as bsatir, čʿorek, katʿnahuncʿ, çyrek (Albanian), kozunak, cozonac (Romanian), paskalya çöreği (Turkish), or šurēk, is a sweet holiday bread made with flour, milk, butter, eggs, and sugar. It is commonly seasoned with lemon and orange zest, mastic resin, or mahleb.