How to Make Paximade - A Step-by-Step Guide

Paximade is a traditional Greek bread baked during the Easter season, often enjoyed with a variety of spreads or as an accompaniment to meals. This bread is characterized by its slightly sweet, light, and airy texture, as well as its unique braided shape.

While it may seem intimidating to make this bread at first, the process is actually quite simple and straightforward. With a few key ingredients and a bit of patience, you can create your own delicious Paximade at home.

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Ingredients

  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon anise seed
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • ½ cup white sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • ½ cup milk

Information

  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 1 loaf

  • Sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Add the anise seed and mix well.
  • In a separate large bowl cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in one egg, and then the other. Beat for 1 minute.
  • Beginning with the flour mixture, alternately add the milk and flour to the large bowl with the creamed butter and sugar. Mix until all ingredients are incorporated.
  • Spoon batter into a greased 9x5x3 inch loaf pan.
  • Bake in a preheated 350 degree F (175 degrees C) oven for 50 minutes, or until an inserted toothpick comes out clean. Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes before inverting onto a cooling rack. May be stored in the refrigerator for up to 10 days.
  • Nutrition

    213 cal.

    • Total Fat: 9g
    • Saturated Fat: 5g
    • Cholesterol: 52mg
    • Sodium: 196mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 29g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 9g
    • Protein: 4g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 69mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 59mg