Lazarakia bread recipe (Greek Easter Lazarus breads)

Step 1

To prepare this Lazarakia bread recipe start by adding all the ingredients from the “mixture 1” into the bowl of a stand mixer. Mix to combine. Set aside for 10-15 minutes to allow the yeast to work.

Step 2

In a separate bowl add the flour, spices, salt and sugar and mix with a spoon to combine.

Step 3

Add this mixture in the stand mixers bowl along the yeast mixture from step Pour in the olive oil and vegetable oil. Use a dough hook to knead the dough until smooth and not sticky for about 10 minutes.

Step 4

Cover the bowl with a towel and let it rise in a warm environment for about 1 hour, until it doubles its size.

Step 5

Gently deflate the dough with your hands and separate the dough in 20 balls. Shape each ball like shown in the pictures.

Step 6

Dissolve the sugar in the water and brush the top of the breads.

Step 7

Bake in preheated oven at 160-170C for about 20 minutes until golden and cooked through. Enjoy!