Choereg (Armenian Easter Bread)
Choereg is a traditional Armenian bread served at Easter. It's sweet and flavored with mahleb spice.
The bread is made with yeast and has a rich texture.
It's usually braided before baking.
By Nadia Kovalenko
Posted October 25, 2026Share
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Choereg is a traditional Armenian bread served at Easter. It's sweet and flavored with mahleb spice.
The bread is made with yeast and has a rich texture.
It's usually braided before baking.
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Ingredients 14
1 cup whole milk
1 cup unsalted butter
1 cup margarine
1 cup white sugar
0.5 cup lukewarm water
2 teaspoons white sugar
2 (.25 ounce) envelopes active dry yeast
5 eggs
6 cups all-purpose flour, or as needed
1.5 teaspoons baking powder
1.5 tablespoons ground mahleb
1.5 teaspoons salt
1 egg, beaten
1 tablespoon sesame seeds
Instructions
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1
Combine milk, butter, and margarine in a saucepan over medium heat. Heat until butter and margarine are melted. Stir in 1 cup of sugar until dissolved, then set aside to cool.
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2
Dissolve 2 teaspoons of sugar in 0.5 cup lukewarm water in a small bowl. Sprinkle the yeast over the surface, and let stand for 10 minutes.
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Crack eggs into a large bowl and stir a little. Slowly pour in the cooled milk mixture while whisking constantly. Add yeast mixture and stir.
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4
Combine flour, baking powder, mahleb, and salt in a large bowl. Make a well in the center and pour in egg mixture. Stir until it forms a sticky dough. Knead for 10 minutes. Place in an oiled bowl and let rise for 2 hours.
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5
Punch down the dough and let rise again until doubled in size.
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6
Separate dough into 5 portions, then separate each into thirds. Roll into ropes and braid together. Place loaves onto baking sheets lined with parchment paper, spaced 4 inches apart. Let rise until your finger leaves an impression when you poke the loaf.
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Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Brush loaves with beaten egg and sprinkle with sesame seeds.
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Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes until golden brown.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 30
Amount Per Serving
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Calories 248 kcal
% Daily Value *
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Total Fat 14g
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Saturated Fat 6g
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Cholesterol 54mg
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Sodium 230mg
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Total Carbohydrate 27g
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Dietary Fiber 1g
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Protein 5g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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