Recipe For Vasilopita: A blog involving a recipe for Vasilopita Trikala

Introduction

Vasilopita is a traditional Greek bread, also known as St. Basil’s bread and St. Basil’s cake. It is typically served on the feast of Saint Basil, on January 1 or 2 (the day after Christmas) in Greece, Cyprus, and other parts of Eastern Europe; and on New Year’s Day in Bulgaria and Serbia. Vasilopita means «wreath» or «garland» in Greek («vasilis» meaning «royal», «regal», or «kingly»), probably because the circular shape resembles a wreath or crown; it may also be named after Basil II who was called ‘The Wreathed’ by his enemies due to his great military success.»

Vasilopita Recipe

1 cup of butter, softened

1 cup of sugar

3 cups all-purpose flour, sifted

1 teaspoon baking powder

1/2 teaspoon salt

2 eggs at room temperature (beaten)

2 teaspoons vanilla extract or 1 tablespoon rum extract/flavoring of your choice (optional)

1 cup milk (or water)

Ingredients

The ingredients for this recipe are as follows:

  • Flour
  • Greek yogurt
  • Eggs (at least one egg is needed)
  • Vanilla extract, vanilla bean, and lemon zest to be used as desired.

Directions

Now that you’ve got the ingredients and have put them in a bowl, it’s time to mix. Mix the ingredients with your hands until they are well incorporated. If you’re using a hand mixer or stand mixer, use that instead of your hands so that you don’t get tired before the baking process starts! Now you’re ready for cooking!

  • Bake: Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Pour dough into greased baking pan(s) and bake for 30-35 minutes until golden brown on top and cooked through when tested with a toothpick inserted in center of loaf(s). Serve warm or at room temperature with butter if desired.
  • Bake: Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Pour dough into greased baking pan(s) and bake for 30-35 minutes until golden brown on top and cooked through when tested with a toothpick inserted in center of loaf(s). Serve warm or at room temperature with butter if desired.*Bake: Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Pour dough into greased baking pan(s) and bake for 30-35 minutes until golden brown on top and cooked through when tested with a toothpick inserted in center of loaf(s). Serve warm or at room temperature with butter if desired

Takeaway:

This recipe is a great way to bring added flavor to your holiday table. The olive oil and honey give it a unique taste that you won’t be able to find in any other dessert. Even if you don’t have any Greek ancestry, this recipe is sure to add some traditional flair to your family’s celebrations!

Conclusion

As you can see, the recipe for Vasilopita is easy to make and delicious. The hardest part is finding all of the ingredients, as some may not be available in your area. If you do have trouble finding them at your local market, try ordering online or looking at other recipes that use similar spices and herbs.