Nistisimo Tsoureki with dark chocolate swirls

Nistisimo Tsoureki with dark chocolate swirls

Tsoureki is a very traditional sweet bread, made mostly during the Greek Easter period.

Here is a vegan version, using lactose-free dark chocolate- perfect for Lent and all year round, as it really is delicious, light and fluffy.

This recipe makes 2 x Tsourekia

Ingredients →

- 14 grams of dry yeast
- 240 grams of coconut milk, lukewarm
- 240 grams of freshly squeezed orange juice
- 120 grams of vegetable oil
- 1/2 teaspoon mastic grated
- 800 grams of all-purpose flour
- 200 grams of lactose-free dark chocolate, grated
- 100 grams of white sugar

Method →

- In your mixer add sugar, vegetable oil, coconut milk, orange juice, mastic and yeast and mix for a few minutes. Add the flour and mix on high speed for about 5 minutes or until the dough is soft and fluffy.
- Place in a large bowl and cover well with cling wrap. Allow to sit at room temperature for about an hour and a half, or until it has tripled in size.
- Knead again gently with hands and divide into 6 even pieces.
- Roll out each dough piece into an oblong shape and sprinkle each with grated dark chocolate. Wrap each piece into a tight roll and repeat the procedure for each piece.
- Using three pieces, form the Tsoureki into a braid and transfer on onto a large baking tray layered with parchment paper.
- Repeat the same procedure with the second Tsoureki.
- Allow them to sit for about 40 minutes to inflate.
- Place in a preheated oven at 180 degrees celsius and cook for about 30 minutes or until golden brown.

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