Description This is a delicious orange sweet bread recipe that has been passed down in my family for several generations. It is a Greek tradition to serve this bread on New Year’s morning. A coin is placed in the bread while baking, and when served, the person who finds the coin is said to have … Read more
Description The Vasilopita is a Greek New Year’s Bread. It is made in honor of a beautiful act of charity by St. Basil to the poor and needy of his flock. In order to ensure that the needy would have money for life’s necessities, and knowing that they were also proud people, St. Basil had … Read more
Description Traditional Greek New Years Day bread. Served as a coffee cake for breakfast. Also the person who receives the quarter inside gets good luck for 1 year! Ingredients 1 cup butter 2 cups white sugar 3 cups all-purpose flour 6 eggs 2 teaspoons baking powder 1 cup warm milk (110 degrees F/45 degrees C) … Read more