The BEST Tsoureki Recipe!! Easy to make Greek Brioche
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- Опубліковано 28 сер 2024
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For the starter:
1/2 cup milk, lukewarm
1 tablespoon active dry yeast
1 teaspoon sugar
2 tablespoons all purpose flour
The dough:
4 cups bread flour
1 cup granulated sugar
3/4 cup lukewarm milk
2 large eggs
zest of an orange
1 tablespoon ground mahlepi
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground mastic gum (optional)
2 ounces unsalted butter, softened at room temperature
egg wash: 1 egg yolk plus 2 tablespoons water
optional fillings: dried cranberries, raisins, chopped nuts, candied fruit, ground cardamom, vanilla or almond extract
Note: This dough can be prepared in a table top mixer or kneaded by hand in a large bowl or on the countertop. Using a mixer will require less kneading time. About 10 minutes. If making the dough by hand, knead it at least 15 minutes so that the gluten forms well to achieve the desired consistency and texture.
Combine the starter ingredients together in the bowl of a tabletop mixer. Whisk and set aside for 10 minutes to activate the yeast. It is ready when a puffy cloud forms above the mixture.
In another bowl, combine the flour, sugar, orange zest, salt, mahlepi, and mastic gum together. Mix well to combine.
Once the yeast is activated, add all of the remaining ingredients to the mixer's bowl. Turn the mixer on low and knead for 8 minutes.
Add the softened butter and increase the speed to medium (4 on the Kitchen aid) and knead for 2 minutes.
Place some oil in the bottom of a large bowl and transfer the dough to the bowl. Toss around to coat and form a ball. Cover with plastic wrap and set aside in a warm place until doubled in volume. About 1 and 1/2 to 2 hours.
Quick Rise Tip: My favorite place to keep the dough so that it rises quickly is in the dryer. Here is what I do:
1) I put 3-4 clean bath towels in the dryer and turn it on (high heat setting) for about 5-6 minutes.
2) I place the bowl with the dough into the dryer (on top of the warm towels) and close the door.
3) Make sure the dryer is OFF!!
4) Remove from the dryer when it has doubled in volume.
This trick usually cuts 30 minutes from the rise time.
Punch down the dough to remove the air. Cut into 2 equal portions.
Cut each portion in thirds.
Roll each portion into about 13 inch long ropes.
Form the 3 ropes into a braid and do the same with the remaining three ropes to shape 2 loaves of brioche.
Place both braided loaves onto a baking tray (18 by 13 inch) lined with parchment paper.
Cover with plastic wrap or with a clean towel.
Set aside until doubled in volume. If using the dryer trick, it takes about 45 minutes.
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit, 177 degrees Celsius.
Brush the tops of the brioche dough with the egg wash.
Optional: Place a hard boiled, dyed egg in the braids or top with sliced almonds.
Bake in the center rack of the oven for 30 minutes.
Remove from the oven and cool at least 30 minutes before serving.
Once baked and cooled, the bread can be frozen up to a month. Just make sure to wrap it well with plastic wrap.
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I’m Armenian and this is almost exactly how we make it in my family minus the orange zest. Can’t wait to try this version!
hi,, I love all your cooking recipe...Im an asian married to a greek man and i have no idea at all about greek cuisine,,,just found your channel and it was very helpful and full of tips and technique especially a beginner like me,,,by the im watching this video 5days before paska/easter..April 19,2022...kalo paska. xronia polla 😊😊😊🐇🥚
My wife is ½ Greek and shares your first name, so I knew this had to be the right recipe! We wanted it fresh baked on Easter morning, so we made the dough the night before and let it rise overnight in a somewhat cooler spot. It rose just fine and seems to have turned out great - Thanks!
I live in Greece and use nearly the same recipe every Easter and during the year as well.
One extra tip for an incredible fluffy texture: If you have time - do a starter 12-16 hours before putting your ingredients together: 1 cup flour, 1/4 tsp of the yeast you will use the next day, 2/3 cup of water, that’s it. Just add it the next day to your usual recipe, your dough will behave different, you will be SO positive surprised!
Thank you for that tip :)
Nikoleta An this tip and Dimitra’s recipe make the best bread. Thank you.
Nikoleta An Can you please tell me when you make the starter do you put it in the fridge or leave it outside .
Beata Balkos what I did is follow the tip up above. I believe putting it in in fridge is fine since we put other yeast doughs in fridge and the rise( better safe than sorry) . It was thick, paste like with bubbles. I added it to recipe. I also find it’s better to make yeast doughs in dry warm environments. Rainy, cold temps not so great.
@@DimitrasDishes ..... yes, I just watched UA-cam of the Greek woman "Mary This & That" and she also had the starter dough "sponge" on her counter for 16 hours...her breads were beautiful just like Demitra......ALSO, the Italians call that starter dough "Biga" for their Easter bread called Colomba Pasquale or Easter Panettone. UA-cam's "In The Kitchen With Laura" makes an equally beautiful Easter bread. This Italian bread has a sugary topping to it. Absolutely divine crunch! ♡ God Bless all the women in the kitchens the world over this Easter. We bake for other people because we love to give. Baking breads, cakes and cookies is a passion for some. I love it when someone asks me to bake something by name. Just yesterday someone asked me to bake a Zucchini Bread for them.....I did it.....I love when someone asks for something they have already tried and love it and want it again. HAPPY EASTER TO MY WONDERFUL UA-cam LADIES!!! ♡♡♡
The dryer trick is GENIUS!!
I grew up with Tsoureki, but my mother used the recipe from the women at the Greek church and it was dry the next day. I can’t wait to try yours today. Thank you! As we say in Albanian. Gezuar Pashka!
I just tried this recipe, I cut it into two batches, one with no masticha and Mahlepi ( daughter and son in law don't like them) and one with. It made four small loaves all delicious. Thank you for a great recipe. Καλο Πασχα.
.. brings back greece memories of easter & that devine mahlepi/mastiha aroma is so sweet ... I definitely have to try it out
I made this for Orthodox Easter it was delicious and tasted just like what I had at the Greek church
I've been baking tsourekia for years. Always trying to tweak my own recipes, borrowing from others. I tried your recipe Dimitra, and my family thought it was the best I've made yet! I will admit that I replaced the mastic (I associate mastic with Christmas, not Easter) with cardamon, it was divine! So fluffy, and it had the perfect tsoureki texture. Thank you!
Yesterday I baked tsoureki with your recipe. My home was filled with a lovely smell which brought back nice memories to a holiday to Greece, now 50 years ago. 🍀
Thank you so much for this fantastic recipe! I have been making these for years and every year it's so stressful. This worked a charm. Will never use another recipe again!
You are so welcome!
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I finally got around making your Tsoureki recipe Dimitra ! Po Po ! It came out Wonderful! What a great foolproof recipe ! I just need to practice on the braiding part ! Thank you koukla mou 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🇬🇷🇬🇷🇬🇷
I will try the dryer! I laughed out loud especially envisioning the tumbling bread bowl. My yiayias used a heating pad( always handy for thier knees-bless thier hearts). Basically lots of towels on top of a heating pad, lowest temp. My one yiayia actually had a bread blanket dedicated to go over the whole bowl while being warmed by the heating pad beneath. Soooo if your dryer is in use you have a plan B :) lots of love from Virginia!
Haha! I thought about the heating pad too :) Will give it a try next time. Thank you!!
Merhaba from Turkey,
This is a perfect recipe even I got worried about stickiness off dough but now I’m eating a perfect Easter bread. Thanks for sharing it. Happy Easter and peace for everyone 🇬🇷🇹🇷
You are fantastic and professional, your recipe is the best, thanks from brazil
I never thanked you last year, when I made this for Easter. You are absolutely right, this was proclaimed the best Tsoureki! As a result, I’m stuck making the Tsourekia evey year now. As much as I wanted to claim this recipe my own, I confessed to the family that I got the recipe from you. They loved it. I wish my mom was still around to see me make this masterpiece for Easter. Anyway, thank you.
Oh, and the dryer trick - phenomenal quick rising trick! Thank you Dimitra. I hope you realize was a treasure you are.
Thank you very much for your support!! Haha!! Thank you also for your confession and spreading the word :) All the best xoxo
God Bless You, Lady Warrior ♡ Rest assured, your sweet guardian angel Mother, was watching you make your Tsoureki while you were making it......she was right there with you, prompting you the while way. It was she, herself, who baked it so perfectly for you. A Blessed Easter to you and yours. Be the lovely Lady Warrior you are ♡
I would love to have this with my morning coffee
When I was growing up I had a dear friend who was Greek, and her mother used to make tsoureki sometimes. I loved it SO much! I have always wanted to learn how to make it. I think I'm going to try this for Easter. I don't have a place near me to get the special flavorings you used, but I do have cardamom and vanilla extract. Thank you for the great tutorial!
The mahlepi is what gives tsoureki its authentic flavor, but following this recipe will create an amazing sweet brioche. Vanilla extract along with some dried fruit (raisins, cranberries, candied fruit) are delicious too!
Dimitra's Dishes Thank you!
Hi I have been trying for years to make Greek Easter Bread they never come out well even my mom's recipe. Bravo I finally succeeded with ur recipe. Thank u D . I will treasure ur recipe. 🥰🥰🥰
I usually preheat my oven on lowest setting 170 then turn it off and put my covered bowl inside to proof. I made this recipe tonight and the dough was super soft. My braids are not very distinct. Wondering if I needed a bit more flour. They’re cooling now. Can’t wait to try them! 🤞 Thanks for this recipe. I remember making tsoureki with my mom as a kid. This is my first time solo. She passed on a few years ago. She’d be proud 🙏.
Being of Greek heritage I have tried many tzourekia over the years but have never made one until now. Can I say that this is the best ever. My family are loving it so much I had to make it twice already. Your method is easier than any others I've researched and the results are amazing. Thank you, thank you, thank you! Happy Easter to you and your family.
YAy!! I'm so glad :)
My dad is from Chios and has been a baker for 65+ years. He bakes 100+ tsoureki for the Greek church. I have never made as I am intimidated by his expertise but Dimitra you may have given me hope.❤
Thank you for your time in making this video and sharing your experience. I made this recently and it was perfect. I followed every step and was hoping and praying (unfortunately I havent had much success with recipes from other sites) it would work out. A tremendous feeling of satisfaction and appreciation. Thank you very much.
Dimitra, your Greek TSOUREKIA recipe worked exactly as specified. My Daughter Leah said "They taste like Yiayia Eva's". They were so aromatic and the bread stripped off like a Bakery shop! I like that it made a couple, rather than slaving all day making eight! We'll Done for keeping them easy. Wish I could share photos😊 ✅ 😋💕
Thank you for this wonderful recipe. I made it today it came out better than I expected. Best brioche ever I recommend everyone to make it.
My pleasure 😊 So glad that you enjoyed it!!
This is a great recipe! I made these last night and they came out great! So simple and not that time consuming!! My oven has a proof setting and it made a big difference in time. Thanks for a great recipe!
Haha! I'm reading the comments while my tsourekis are baking in the oven. I'm in Crete and with this year situation my bf's mother is in the village and usually she would buy it. Decided to surprise my boyfriend by baking this traditional bread and so far so freaking good! Managed to impress him since not even his mother is making it. Thank you so so so much for the recipe! Even though i placed them on top of my stove my dough needed about 2 and a half hours to raise and then another hour and a half in the tray. I'll get back after they come out😂❤️❤️
This makes my heart so happy!!! Thanks for being here :)
@@DimitrasDishes thank YOU! Tsoureki is amazing, tasty, got compliments from our greek neighbours, said it's the best rhey had! Even if they were just nice still counts! They came out gold and fluffy and very tasty! I'll follow more of your recipes cause i know nothing of greek cousine! And i got a very proud boyfriend as well haha!
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I’ve been doing my moms recipe for years
Yesterday I tried yours !
Thank you!!
Your recipe is awesome !!
Easier than moms
Kali Anastasi 🙏
I love all your recipes, you make it look so easy
Thanks so much 😊
Χριστός Ανέστη! I used your recipe and the tsourekia tasted amazing !! Thank you ! opa
I love your recipes, Thank you. I buy Mahlepi and Mastic on Amazon.
OK, just made these for the first time, and they’re on the rack cooling. I kneaded it by hand, and I’m not sure that they rose as much as they needed to. But they smell good, and I’m hoping for the best. My mom told me to let it rise overnight, but when I saw it was double in size, I wasn’t sure that I should leave it. So we’ll see. But thanks for making it seem doable!
This is currently in the making!! Can’t wait for the final result!
Yummy!! This brought back memories of when my dad would buy homemade Cream Cheese Brioche at the local bakery when I was young. I have always wanted to learn how to make a Brioche with cream cheese it’s so delicious. I defiantly will be making your recipe :) Thank you for sharing! Have a wonderful weekend!
You're a champion Dimitra! Great tips and texture definitely does look perfect.
Kali Anastasi! Dimitra you are always sharing and offering recipes that not only improve our health, but our culture and even offering liturgical church food recipes. Thank you.
So in this time of Covid 19, finding bread flour is difficult at least in my markets. I did find the TP though, no bread flour. So, Im an alternative baker and had VITAL WHEAT GLUTEN on hand. If you add just 1Tablespoon of vital wheat gluten to 2-3 cups of All purpose flour, OPA! You have Bread Flour!!! Wikihow has the explanation of this transformation, basically your adding the additional protein bread flour has. I will be making your Tsourekia recipe tomorrow in prepration for Pascha. Your recipe looks proof and Im not having to use 4 lbs or 26 c of flour. Thankyou again for always sharing your heart and your recipes. God Bless you and your family.
Thanks so much for being here and for the tip.
I attempted another recipe last night and failed miserably lol. It was so dense it would not cook all the way through before the top burned. So thankful I found you! I will make it your way tomorrow.
I have a more recent video with the most common questions about this recipe. Here's the link:ua-cam.com/video/UuMW1YN-yXU/v-deo.html.
Good luck!!
Thank you so much Dimitra. This is the best recipe for tsoureki and the first one that actually worked for me.... finally, light and soft.... it's already written in my home cook book. Na eisai kala 😉
Thanks Dimitra - I love your great recipe descriptions.
This is a great recipe I made it today and they look espectacular. Thanks
I’m going to try this recipe for Easter, let’s see how it comes out, I’m very excited! Thank you Dimitra!
I'm going to use your way to make my first tsoureki this year. Wish me luck! 🙏🤞
Hope you love it!! let me know hoe it turns out :)
Always ready to taste new dishes! Yummy, yum! Doing the air fryer way.
Waving to you from south Georgia-land of best Peaches, boiled Peanuts, & Vidalia onions!
; )
Thank you for sharing tsoureki recipe , I'm not a greek , my husband is a greek, I love greek food more than my husband, 😇🤣😀 thank you so much for the recipe,
It’s beautiful!
Wow..i miss tsoureki..😘
Best tsoureki recipe EVER!!!!!
Dimitra! I made these and they came out so beautiful. Not sweet enough for my taste, I will add more sugar next time. Thank you! Kalo Pasxa
I wonder if adding more sugar changes the texture ?
Thank you! I come out wonderful ❤
Excellent job,well done!
Beautifully done!
Thank YOU Dimitra for this recipe
Dimitra this recipe looks amazing! I will make tomorrow and I will let you know how it turns out!
Your Tsoureki was incredibly fluffy. Beautiful! Thank you ! I love your dryer method for proofing!! THAT I’m definitely trying.!How clever.!Thanks!
It worked perfectly, many thanks!
Excellent!! Thanks so much for letting me know :)
Dimitra, Thank you so much for your great recipe. I made three lots, I'm very happy with my results, can't wait to try them this Sunday as you know it's our Orthodox Easter. Happy Easter to you./Καλή Ανάσταση . Tina from Australia 🇦🇺
I love brioche. I'll try to make this for Easter. I wish I can learn to make the Tsoureki French toast if you want to do a tutorial. Can we make this French brioche? I love French brioche.
Terrific!
👍 nice soft and fluffy bread 🍞
Dimitra, it is important to note that Tsoureki is Greek Easter bread. Happy Easter!
Hi Dimitra, so happy I found your channel. You are amazing! Going to try your tsoureki recipe today . First time ever making it solo. Hoping it turns out like yours!
It'll be delicious! Enjoy :)
@@DimitrasDishes My tsourekia turned out awesome! Thank you so much! Love your videos!!
@@DimitrasDishes hi,, I love all your cooking recipe...Im an asian married to a greek man and i have no idea at all about greek cuisine,,,just found your channel and it was very helpful and full of tips and technique especially a beginner like me,,,by the im watching this video 5days before paska/easter..April 19,2022...kalo paska. xronia polla 😊😊😊🐇🥚
Bravo... looks amazing
Hi Dimitra
I’m trying your recipe this year for Easter.
My recipe is almost the same but you make it so much easier.
I usually turn my oven on at the lowest temperature and then turn off and place the bowl in there instead of dryer. Kali Anastasi
That's a great idea!
What a Lady good idea about the dryer.
you really are the best thank you very much
Thank you for your lovely recipe of tsourekia I made some they spread a little but the where yummy.
You're welcome! Cut the second rise time so that they don't spread next time :)
Hi .l love your recipe l want ask you questions. lf l want to make for 3 Kg flour l would be l measures ? Thanks
Magnífico. ...Parabéns.💕
DimitraMou....love love love this Tsoureki recipe. I'm gonna do it for a Greek friend of mine. I understand most people don't eat the red hard boiled egg that us usually put within the braid (Italians do it this way too) but I want to make it with the red colored eggs to make it traditional. Do you hard boil the eggs first? Do you have a video on this? Thank you for sharing all your wonderful recipes, tips and know-hows....your generosity goes way beyond compare.....THANK YOU!♡
Thank you so much!! Yes, you hard boil the egg first and then place it in the center. However, you can also fill in the center wit a ball of parchment or aluminum to stay empty and then after they're baked just place the colored eggs in the center or wherever you'd like. I hope that this helps and that you enjoy this recipe :) xx
@@DimitrasDishes ..... ♡♡♡♡
HAPPY (American) EASTER!!!
Well celebrate again next Sunday with your wonderful cookies and Tsoureki, a glass of wine (or Ouzo!♡) - Thank you for being so gracious in answering everyone's UA-cam questions so tenderly. You're a very sweet friend - wish we could cook and bake together. Hey, I got an idea - you spin your magic in the kitchen and I'll clean up after you....by the time you're done with all your wonderful Easter creations for the meal, the kitchen will look like you never took even one ingredient or spoon out!
♡~♡~♡
Excellent video!!! Definitely going to try.
Hope you enjoy
Delicious
Hi Dimitra! In your video you mention instant yeast but your recipe calls for active dry yeast.I'm going to assume you mean active dry yeast. I'm going to make your tsourekia because they look beautiful
Looks like a Swedish cardamom coffee cake!,,,,😊
🌹🌹 retetea deliciosa multumesc
Always wish u the best
My fave! 😍
mine too!
when can add cranberry or raisins...is it to the dry ingredients before adding the butter?
Thank you for all your great recipes. I wanted to know if using regular flour vs. bread flour makes a difference in rising? I’ve tried this recipe 2x now and I’m having a hard time getting it to rise but than again, I’m using regular flour. Thank you for your time. ❤️
It takes long to rise. About two hours (or more) . A slow rise can be done overnight in the refrigerator. This was a suggestion made to me by one of my viewers and it is something I will try next time for sure!!
Also, if you’re using all purpose flour, make sure to knead it for double the recommended time. Hope this helps!! If you’re on Instagram, follow me there. I share tips daily and save a lot on my stories highlights 🤗
Hope this helps. If not, feel free to ask more questions!! I’m here to help!
Dimitra's Dishes thank you so much. Very helpful. ❤️ Love all your dishes.
I use the same recipe, I put the dough to rise in the preheated oven on the lowest setting, instead of the dryer.
I have a question for you? Can you turn your oven light on and leave the bowl in the oven to rise?
Please show us the french toast recipe.
Thank you for your receipt I was wandering if it is possible after braided it to leave it in the fridge for baking it the next day
Yes you can!
I tried out the receipe and found the dough to be really dry. What should I do to get it more moist? Add more milk? PS - It did taste terrific but it wasn't as soft as yours. Thank you.
Dimitra the all purpose flour and the bread flour are they different?.Bulk barn sells bread flour,who else?.Thank you very much
I made your tsoureki yesterday for greek easter --came out great YUM. Tastes just like the authentic tsoureki I am used to eating. One problem I had was that my plaits didn't show after the dough was done rising and baking. Do you know why? :) thanks for a great recipe !
I wrote an article covering this question and many more right here:www.dimitrasdishes.com/the-ultimate-tsoureki-baking-guide/
When do you add the vanilla extract? You do not see that in your video
You are great as well as your recipes.
So thank you.
One small note, I noticed that you cover your bowl of dough with plastic wrap but you forget to mention that we should punch holes into the plastic cover! I followed on of your recipe and when I come back I found that my bowl is like a ballon 😅
Hi and thank you!! Actually, I never punch holes in the plastic.. The dough will rise and that's a good thing :) all the best!! xoxo
Keep up the great recipes 😋👍🏻
Hi Dear thanks for the recipe can i half everything if i want only one braid
Hi Dimitra, Can I increase the amount of sugar since I’ve a sweet tooth without compromising with the recipes outcome.
Yes that will work :) let me know how they turn out ☺️
loved this and kalo pascha! can you sub the flour with the gluten free 1:1 flour, or will it turn out a bit dry?
I've never tried that. If you do, please let me know how they turn out.
I have all trumps flour at home, which is 14.1 protein, do you think it would work in this recipe? KA bread flour is only 12.7 protein. I believe it will work.
What a great recipe Dimitra, thank you! I only have salted butter and I have the quick rise yeast in the jar, I can’t justify going out looking for ingredients, cause of corona. Can I use what I have? Do I need to make adjustments with the butter and yeast? Also for your koulourakia recipe, can I use salted butter as well? Thank you so much! Stay safe 💜
Yes, and yes :) actually, a long time ago, I had koulourakia from a dear friend who accidentally made them with salted butter. They were delicious! Just make sure to leave out the salt in the dry ingredients (both cookies and bread) and it will turn out just fine. Salted butter here in America is not too salty anyway :) also, feel free to use whatever yeast you already have. As a matter of fact, bread flour is impossible to get these days so, I made my tsourekia using all purpose flour with a few recipe modifications. I posted that video today :)
All the best and hope that you’re safe and healthy!!
Dimitra's Dishes thank you Dimitra, you’re the BEST💜
I always use salted butter and I never leave out the half teaspoon of salt ( it's so minimal anyway)
Dimitra, what if I only have all purpose flour?
@@levcath13 use what you have - believe me, it will work ♡
Lovely i have mine proofing at min thank you :)
Semitrailer
Demitra can I make three tsiurekia with this recipe?
I followed the recipe exactly however my dough became stiff pretty quickly so I had to add more milk to get that softer/slimy texture. I'm still in the process of making my tsourekia so hopefully my dough modification won't be a bust. Kali Anastasi!
You did the right thing! All flour is not created equal and sometimes the dough ends up more dry and stiff and other times it'll be too wet.. Hope it turns out delicious!! All the best :)
Hi koukla Kalo Mina and Kali Anastasi! I did the tsoureki for the very first time and I think not bad. Only thing is, after the second rising, it was still a bit sticky and I’m assuming that’s why they stuck together baking. Tried to send pic but couldn’t figure out how.
I see that there was a suggested starter (12-16 hours before beginning the recipe) : 1 cup flour; 1/4 tsp of the yeast you'll use the next day; & 2/3 cup flour. If this is correct, would I add this "starter" instead of the one suggested by you, Dimitria, or anyone else that has tried this? Then continue on with the rest of the ingredients and amounts?
Hi Dimitra, so excited to try this recipe! I have Fresh yeast not dry...can l use it and if so how much? Kali Anastasi! 🐰🌷😘
Yes of course! I wrote all about that in this new post:www.dimitrasdishes.com/the-ultimate-tsoureki-baking-guide/
Dimitra thank you for your reply. I decided to try it anyways and used 1tbsp fresh yeast...l did dissolve it in the lukewarm milk in the starter step. End result..the tsourekia didn't rise as much as yours in your video and now l know why, but they still turned out delicious!! Can't wait to make it again this week with the new measurements. Also made your koulourakia and they're amazing!!! Kids loved them too, they were a hit!! Thank you, love your recipes and videos!!😘
Your blog says 4.5 cups flour, but the description here says 4 cups. Which one is it?
by chance can I use gluten free bread flour?