Easter Celebration at the Armenian General Benevolent Union

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Come see how much fun an Armenian Easter celebration can be when

Spatulatta visits the Armenian General Benevolent Union. We learned

how to make Cheoreg, a sweet bread served especially for this Holiday.

See the recipe for Cheoreg below.

We also got to play "Egg Break," a fun twist on the widespread tradition

of painting Easter eggs. This is a really fun and easy game that people

of all ages, from toddlers to grandmas, can play together!

Easter Cheoreg from Racine Wisconsin

Makes a soft, airy, sweet bread

5 lbs flour

8 eggs (room temperature)

2 cups sugar

3 pkgs yeast

1/2 cup water for yeast

1 lb butter (melted)

1-13 oz can evaporated milk

1-13 oz can warm water

1/2 cup Wessen oil

Sesame seeds (black ones too!)

Proof yeast in water (110-110 F degrees), set aside for 5 to 10 minutes to steep.

Beat eggs, add sugar and cream together.

Add butter, milk, water, and Wessen oil.

Add yeast and beat in 3-4 cups of flour for about 5 minutes.

Add remaining flour until mixing machine can't handle anymore.

Turn out onto counter and continue to add flour until you have a SOFT dough.

(Less flour is better.)

Let rise, punch down and form into your favorite shape. Rise again.

Brush with egg and oil mixture and add seeds.

Bake at 325 degrees for 16-17 minutes. Start on the lowest part of the oven first and then

move to the middle rack.

Extra Notes:

Measure each roll to 50 grams for knots.

This recipe may be halved for quicker results.

Yield: 7 dozen rolls