Choereg – Armenian Easter Bread
This sweet and addictive Braided Choereg (Armenian Easter Bread) can be made all year round, not only for Easter! Choereg, or choreg, is like many other celebration bakes in that it uses an enriched dough. This does mean that it takes a little more time to make, but don’t be put off – it tastes delicious and looks amazing with its beautiful braided appearance!
The secret ingredient to Choereg is mahleb, an aromatic spice made from ground cherry seeds. If you can’t get hold of it, try cardamom or fennel seeds instead, or a little ground cinnamon mixed with ground cloves.
Just follow the recipe carefully and you’ll soon be enjoying this tasty Armenian classic!
To make Braided Choereg (Armenian Easter Bread), you will need the following ingredients:So, how to make Braided Choereg (Armenian Easter Bread)?

Steps to make Choereg – Armenian Easter Bread
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1
Prepare the yeast
10min -
2
Melt the butter, margarine, and milk together
2min -
3
Add the sugar
1min -
4
Add the eggs to the milk mixture
2min -
5
Add the yeast mixture
1min -
6
Combine the dry ingredients
1min -
7
Combine the wet and dry ingredients
5min -
8
Knead the dough
10min -
9
Leave to rise
2h -
10
Knock the dough, then leave to rise again
1h -
11
Roll the dough into strands
5min -
12
Braid the strands
5min -
13
Prepare the braids for baking
20min -
14
Heat the oven
5minPreheat the oven to 350°F.
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15
Brush the braids with egg wash
2min -
16
Bake the braids
25min
Recipe Reviews
Mahleb can be found at middle eastern grocery stores.
Mahleb is an aromatic spice made from ground cherry seeds.
Can anybody tell me in English what Mahleb is? I tried to translate but I cannot get to under stand this word meaning. This recipe looks so delicious!
Thank you!
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