Choereg Bread Machine Recipes

CHEDDAR CHEESE BREAD - BREAD MACHINE

Steps:

• Place ingredients in the machine according to your specific instructions.
• I have a Breadman and I put the liquid into the machine first, then the remaining ingredients.
• This makes 1 1/2 lb loaf at white bread setting.

CHOEREG (ARMENIAN EASTER BREAD)

Steps:

• In a saucepan over medium heat, combine the milk, butter and margarine. Heat until butter and margarine are melted, but do not let it boil. Stir in 1 cup of sugar until dissolved, then set aside to cool to lukewarm.
• Meanwhile, in a small bowl, dissolve 2 teaspoons of sugar in warm water. Sprinkle the yeast over the surface, and let stand until frothy, about 10 minutes.
• Crack the eggs into a large bowl, and stir a little to break up the yolks. Slowly pour in the heated milk mixture while whisking constantly, so as to temper the eggs and not cook them. Add the yeast mixture, and stir just until blended.
• In a large bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, mahleb, and salt. Make a well in the center, and pour in the wet mixture. Stir until it forms a sticky dough. Pour onto a floured surface, and knead in additional flour as needed to make a more substantial dough. Knead for about 10 minutes. Place in an oiled bowl, and set in a warm place to rise for about 2 hours, or until doubled in size.
• When the dough has doubled, punch down again, and let rise until doubled. It will only take about half as long this time.
• Separate the dough into 5 even portions, then separate each of those into thirds. Roll each of those into ropes about 12 inches long. Braid sets of three ropes together, pinching the ends to seal, and tucking them under for a better presentation. Place the loaves onto baking sheets lined with parchment paper. Loaves should be spaced 4 inches apart. Set in a warm place to rise until your finger leaves an impression behind when you poke the loaf gently.
• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Brush the loaves with beaten egg, and sprinkle with sesame seeds.
• Bake for 25 minutes in the preheated oven, or until nicely golden brown all over.

CHOEREG - ARMENIAN EASTER BREAD

Steps:

• In a shallow bowl, combine milk with the 1 tablespoon of sugar. Mix and sprinkle yeast on top.
• Leave to rest for 5-10 minutes, until foamy.
• In the bowl of an electric mixer, beat eggs well until frothy.
• Add butter, sugar, vanilla and mahleb. Mix well until thoroughly combined. SEE NOTE
• Add salt and flour.
• Knead for 10 minutes, until dough is smooth, soft and elastic. Dough should be soft, but not sticky.
• Place in a greased bowl and cover with plastic wrap sprayed with non stick spray.
• Cover with a kitchen towel and leave to dry in a warm place for about 5 hours, until doubled in volume.
• Divide dough into 3 equal portions, each weighing approximately 1 lb. 3 oz.
• Roll each portion into a long rope, about 17".
• Braid the 3 ropes into one long braid.
• Place diagonally on a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper or sprayed with non stick spray. SEE NOTE #2
• Cover and let dough rise again for 1 hour.
• Preheat oven to 350 F.
• Brush loaf with egg wash.
• Bake for 40-45 minutes until golden and crusty on top.

CHOEREG (BREAD MACHINE)

Steps:

• 1. Put ingredients in bread machine as per directed by manufacturer. Use the dough setting on your machine. Divede the dough into 24 pieces to shape into a braid. Let rise for 30 - 60 minutes once braided to rise and increase in size. Line pans with parchment paper and coat with egg wash and sprinkle on sesame seeds. Bake for approximately 15 - 20 until golden brown. Enjoy!