Kouloures(Easter Bread)

Directions

Soften yeast in warm water and set aside.

Combine boiling water and cinnamon; set aside.

Combine sugar and eggs; beat well.

Add melted butter to egg mixture and beat again.

Skim off ¼ cup clear cinnamon water and add along with yeast and milk to egg mixture, blending well.

Combine dry ingredients and add to batter; knead dough until smooth and elastic, about 10 minutes.

Shape dough to fit into 2 greased 8 inch round pans; crisscross 2 strips of dough over each loaf.

Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled in bulk.

Brush loaves with beaten egg yolk and sprinkle with sesame seeds.

Bake at 350℉ (180℃) F for 25 minutes or until brown.

Push dyed eggs into bread immediately when loaves are removed from oven.