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Lazarakia Bread — traditional dish from Cyclades, Greece
Bread Vegetarian

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Nutritional Values

🔥250kcal
💪5gProtein
🌾50gCarbs
🥑5gFat
🌿2gFibre
⚖️100 gServing

* Per serving · 100 g. May vary.

Allergens

🌾 Gluten

Lazarakia Bread

How to order / say it
Say it Λαζαράκια — [la-za-RA-kee-ah]
Order I'd like the lazarakia bread, please.
Locally Θα ήθελα το λαζαράκια, παρακαλώ.
Say locally

Sweet spiced bread traditionally made for the Lazarus Saturday

Why try it?

A unique Easter tradition, Lazarakia bread, embodies the island's rich religious and cultural practices. It's essential for experiencing the spiritual aspect of Mykonian culinary customs.

How it tastes

These small, sweet breads have a warm, spiced flavor and soft crumb texture, often filled with cinnamon and cloves. They release a comforting aroma that signifies the Easter weekend.

Origin & History — first documented: 1800

First made in the Christian tradition of the 1800s, the bread symbolizes the story of Lazarus. Shaped like the body of Lazarus, it's baked on the Saturday before Easter in Mykonos and surrounding areas.

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 🌾 500 g all-purpose flour
  • 🍯 100 g sugar
  • 🫒 60 ml olive oil
  • 🌾 10 g dry yeast
  • 🧂 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 🧂 1/2 tsp cloves
  • 🥕 250 ml water

Method

  1. 1 Activate yeast in warm water with a pinch of sugar.
  2. 2 Mix all ingredients, knead into a dough, and let rise for an hour.
  3. 3 Shape into small figures, let rise again for 30 minutes.
  4. 4 Bake at 180°C for 20 minutes until golden.

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