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PAGE 10 — SECTION ONE OCEAN CITY SENTINEL-LEDGER THURSDAY. APRIL 7.1977<br />

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EASTER BREADS Like the Greek one with the egg<br />

at the center or the Hot Cross Buns, are part <strong>of</strong> old<br />

European traditions. Adding fresh, naturally sweet<br />

Florida citrus to these recipes imparts a lively,<br />

pleasant flavor.<br />

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Of the scores <strong>of</strong> ethnic groups living in the United States, Greek<br />

Americans are among the most fiercely loyal to the customs <strong>of</strong><br />

their native land. Hie Hellenic culture extols life and living at<br />

every point. Food is entwined in every tradition for reasons <strong>of</strong><br />

symbolism, celebration, nourishment and, above all, pleasure.<br />

Greeks love to dine and appreciate good food, conversation and<br />

nappy times, especially holidays.<br />

The Easter holiday is one <strong>of</strong> deep religious significance for the<br />

Greeks and certain foods are included to signify the solemnity and<br />

joy <strong>of</strong> the occasion. Greeks in their native land and Greek<br />

Americans participate in a lovely Easter eve candlelight<br />

ceremony. Around midnight the church is darkened and the priest<br />

comes from the altar with a lighted taper to pass a flame from<br />

candle to candle, symbolizing the Christian re-birth and unity.<br />

, The participants return to their homes and continue the Easter<br />

observance with special foods. The Greek Easter Bread is one<br />

tradition. This coiled, sweet loaf is adorned with a yellow dyed<br />

hardcooked egg, with the egg as a sign <strong>of</strong> life.<br />

This recipe for Greek Easter Bread includes fresh orange juice<br />

rrind to add a lively taste.<br />

\. ' '."''' '"' (V < :<br />

' GREEK EASTERBREAD<br />

2 pkgs. active dry yeast<br />

V« c. warm orange juice<br />

2',-i c. unsifted all-purpose flour<br />

V« c. sugar<br />

1 tap. salt<br />

2 eggs<br />

% c. butter, s<strong>of</strong>tened<br />

2 tbsp. orange rind, divided<br />

1 hard-cooked egg in the shell, dyed yellow with vegetable food<br />

coloring '<br />

1 egg yolk, lightly beaten<br />

Dissolve yeast in warm orange juice in a small bowl or cup.<br />

Combine 1>4 cups flour, sugar and salt in a deep mixing bowl.<br />

Gradually stir in the yeast mixture and the eggs. Beat until well<br />

mixed. Beat in the s<strong>of</strong>tened butter and 1 tablespoon orange rind;<br />

add remaining 1 cup flour to form a s<strong>of</strong>t dough.<br />

Form into a ball (the dough will be sticky) and place on a lightly<br />

floured surface. Knead for 10 minutes or until the dough is smooth<br />

and elastic. Form into a ball and place in a greased clean bowl.<br />

Cover and let rise in a warm, draft-free place for 216 hours or until<br />

the dough doubles in bulk.<br />

Punch down and turn out on a lightly floured surface. Shape the<br />

dough into a spiral loaf by rolling it into a thick rope about 2 inches .<br />

in diameter and 24 inches long. Starting at one end, loop the rope<br />

into a circle about 6 inches in diameter and then into smaller<br />

concentric circles. Transfer to a greased baking sheet. Cover and<br />

let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.<br />

Press the dyed egg gently into the center <strong>of</strong> the loaf and brush the<br />

top <strong>of</strong> the loaf with the beaten egg yolk. Sprinkle remaining<br />

tablespoon <strong>of</strong> orange rind on top. Bake in 350-degree oven for 45<br />

minutes or until golden brown and crusty. Cool completely on a<br />

rack before serving.<br />

Hot Cross Buns take us to another part <strong>of</strong> Europe. Long time<br />

favorites <strong>of</strong> the Lenten-Easter season. Hot Cross Buns were<br />

originated in 14th century England for churchgoers who had to<br />

travel great distances to worship and needed some nourishment<br />

along the way.<br />

ORANGE HOTCROSS BUNS<br />

*« c. hot orange juice<br />

•/* c. s<strong>of</strong>t butter or margarine<br />

4 c. sugar<br />

Mi tap. cinnamon<br />

Vi tsp. salt<br />

2 pkgs. active dry yeast<br />

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