Cheoreg (Armenian Sweet Bread)
Choreg (Armenian Sweet Bread) is a traditional Armenian recipe for a sweet yeast-based bread that's flavoured with Mahlab (dried and ground sour cherry kernels) and which is traditionally served for Easter. The full recipe is presented here and I hope you enjoy this classic Armenian version of: Choreg.
prep time
20 minutes
cook time
20 minutes
Total Time:
40 minutes
Additional Time:
(+240 minutes proving)
Makes:
4
Rating: 
Tags : Spice RecipesBread RecipesBaking RecipesArmenia Recipes
This is a traditional Armenian leavened bread that makes use of Mahlab (ground sour cherry kernels).
Ingredients:
775g flour
1 sachet yeast
700g butter, melted
6 eggs
1 tbsp salt
1 tsp ground
Mahlab
480ml warm milk
220g sugar
100g
aniseed (optional)
1 egg yolk
Method:
Sift the flour into a large bowl and form a well in the centre. Dissolve a quarter of the sugar in the milk and add the yeast. Leave to prove for ten minutes. Meanwhile melt the butter. Add the yeast solution, butter and the beaten eggs into the well in the flour. Add the salt and sugar (and aniseed if using) then blend into a dough. Knead for half an hour (by this point the dough should not stick). Cover and place in a warm spot to raise for about 4 hours.
When the dough has risen, divide into 4 equal parts then cut each ball into three portions. Roll the balls into long sausage shapes and use these to braid. Repeat the process with the other three dough balls then set the four braided loaves on a greased baking tray and allow to stand, covered, for another two hours to prove.
Bake for 20 minutes in an oven pre-heated to 200°C (400°F/Gas Mark 6) until golden brown. Serve with coffee.