Baking Choereg. | Photo by Ben Kielya
Choereg is a traditional, slightly sweet bread, especially made for Easter time.
It is delicious for breakfast with a nice cup of coffee, similar to a French brioche bread. Choereg can be made individually or as a large braided loaf of bread.
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