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Christopsomo tis Kirias Zinis
Photo: Mae Mu

Christopsomo tis Kirias Zinis

13 ingredients 25 steps fandom
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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

760
Calories
15g
Protein
16g
Fat
142g
Carbs

Counts 7 of 11 ingredients — the other 4 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.

What these numbers assume — 7 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Flour 1 cup (125g) all-purpose 455
Olive Oil 1 tbsp (14g) 119
Orange 1 medium (131g) 62
Grape 1/2 cup (76g) 62
Sugar 1 tbsp (12.5g) granulated 49
Cloves 1 tsp ground (2g) 7
Cinnamon 1 tsp ground (2.6g) 6
Semolina not in our table 0
Anise not in our table 0
Coriander not in our table 0
Tangerine not in our table 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

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  • 4 1/2 cup Semolina flour
  • 2 1/4 cup Sugar
  • 3 tbsp Freshly ground cinnamon
  • 1 tbsp Freshly ground anise
  • 1 tbsp Freshly ground coriander
  • 2 tsp Freshly ground cloves
  • 3 Oranges
  • 6 Tangerines
  • 2 1/2 cup Dried currants
  • 1 cup Golden raisins
  • 1 cup Olive oil, mild
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Directions

1

Make the flavoring addition first.

2

Combine the semolina flour, sugar, cinnamon, anise, coriander, and cloves in a bowl and add the finely grated zests of the oranges and tangerines.

3

Squeeze some of the oranges and tangerines.

4

Squeeze some of the oranges and tangerines to obtain 1 1⁄4 cups juice.

5

Use half this juice to soak the currants and raisins for a minimum of 1 hour, preferably overnight.

6

Put the remaining juice in a pan with the olive oil.

7

Heat until almost boiling.

8

Pour this into a bowl with the semolina and spice mixture and stir.

9

Cover and leave overnight until needed.

10

Next day, combine the dried yeast with the sugar and hot water in a cup.

11

Put the flour in a bowl, making a well in the center.

12

Pour in the yeast mixture.

13

Squeeze 2/3 cup more orange and tangerine juice, warm it, nad add.

14

Work to a smooth dough, adding more water and warm juice if necessary.

15

Put the dough into an oiled bowl, cover with a cloth, and leave to rise in a warm place until almost doubled in size - about an hour.

16

Punch down the dough in a bowl.

17

Combine the drained currants and raisins with the semolina and spice mixture and, working with your hands, combine with the dough.

18

Turn the dough onto a floured surface and knead for 10 minutes, adding more flour if the dough is sticky.

19

Divide the dough into three equal pieces.

20

Oil 3 loaf pans, each 1-1⁄2 quart capacity.

21

Shape each piece to fit the length of the pan and fit them in, so the corners are well filled.

22

Cover with a cloth and leave to rise in a warm place until almost double in size - another hour.

23

Bake in an oven preheated to 350°F for 1 hour and 10 minutes or more; the loaves should be rich brown color and make a hollow sound when the unmolded bread is thumped on the bottom.

24

Leave on a rack to cool.

25

The bread will keep for at least 3 weeks.

Recipe sourced from fandom

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