Name: Authentic Greek Vasilopita (New Year's Cake)
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 40 min
Yield: 12
Cuisine: Greece
Ingredients: 1 cup whole milk, lukewarm; 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast; 1/2 cup granulated sugar; 4 cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon salt; 4 large eggs, room temperature; 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened; 1 tablespoon brandy or ouzo (optional); 1 tablespoon orange zest; 1 clean coin or trinket (wrapped in aluminum foil); 1 egg yolk (for egg wash); 1 tablespoon milk (for egg wash); 1/4 cup blanched almonds, slivered (for garnish)

Vasilopita Greece

A sweet bread or cake traditionally baked for New Year's Day, often containing a hidden coin or trinket for good luck.

Bread cake

Made with

Flour yeast sugar butter

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