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Saint basil bread (vasilopeta)


 Saint basil bread (vasilopeta) recipe in the greek category

 Recipe ingredients:

  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 6 eggs
  • 2 teaspoons double-acting baking powder
  • 1 cup lukewarm milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1/2 cup chopped nuts (walnuts, almonds or pistachios)
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar


 Recipe method:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Cream butter and sugar together until light.
  • Add flour and stir until mixture resembles coarse meal.
  • Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  • Stir baking powder into milk and stir into egg mixture.
  • Mix baking soda and lemon juice and stir in. Mix well.
  • Pour into a greased round layer cake pan 10 inches in diameter and 2 inches deep.
  • Randomly throw in a clean coin. Bake for 20 minutes.
  • Sprinkle with nuts and sugar and bake 20 to 30 minutes longer, or until cake tests done.
  • Cool 10 minutes in pan and invert onto serving plate. Serve right side up.

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