Name: Easy Greek Easter Bread Recipe
Prep time: 4 h
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 4 h 45 min
Yield: 1 large loaf (16 slices)
Ingredients: 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast (1 envelope); 5 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, more for dusting; 1/2 cup sugar; 1 1/3 cup milk; 5 tbsp unsalted butter; 1 tsp fine salt; 2 large eggs, beaten, PLUS 1 egg beaten with 1 tsp water (egg wash); 2 tbsp anise seed; 1/4 tsp vanilla extract; 3 hard-boiled eggs, dyed red and fully dried; Olive oil; 2 to 4 tbsp toasted sesame seeds (optional)