Greek · Dessert
Tsoureki Protein Cake
A protein-boosted take on the traditional Greek Easter tsoureki, this braided sweet bread keeps the signature orange zest and warm cardamom perfume but folds whey protein isolate and Greek yogurt into the dough to push each slice well past 20g of protein without losing the soft, pillowy crumb the holiday bread is known for.
$1
25 minsPrep
24 minsCook
139 minsTotal
MediumLevel
Nutrition per serving
328Calories
22.2gProtein
10.8gFat
34.9gCarbs
9.3gSugar
2.1gFiber
306mgSodium
97mgChol
2.1gSat Fat
207mgPotassium
111mgCalcium
2.4mgIron
0.4mcgVitamin B12
2.8mgVitamin C
0gPolyol
0gAllulose
0.5gAlcohol
Goes well with
Greek Lager Beer (Mythos)
local
Greek Coffee (Elliniko)
international
vegetarian
sweet-spot
Instructions
1
Warm the greek yogurt gently so it's lukewarm, then whisk in the yeast and 1 teaspoon of the sugar; leave 10 minutes until foamy.
2
In a stand mixer bowl, combine bread flour and whey protein isolate, then add the yeast mixture, egg, egg white, remaining sugar, vegetable oil, orange zest, cardamom, vanilla extract and salt.
3
Knead on medium speed with the dough hook for 8-10 minutes until the dough is smooth, elastic and slightly tacky.
4
Cover the bowl and let the dough rise in a warm spot for 60 minutes, or until roughly doubled in size.
5
Punch down the dough, shape into a single braided loaf or coil, and place in a lined small loaf tin.
6
Cover loosely and proof a second time for 30 minutes until puffy.
7
Brush the top lightly with any remaining egg wash and scatter over the sliced almonds.
8
Bake at 180°C (350°F) for 22-25 minutes until deep golden and a skewer comes out clean.
9
Cool completely on a wire rack before slicing into 2 pieces.
Serves
2 portions ·
2 adults, 0 over 10, 0 under 10
Ingredients
- 2.3 oz65g bread flour
- 0.8 oz22g whey protein isolate
- 11 egg, beaten (50g)
- 7/87/8 egg whites (30g)
- 1.6 oz45g greek yogurt
- 0.5 oz14g sugar white
- 0.1 oz3g yeast dried
- 0.3 oz8g vegetable oil
- 0.4 oz10g zested orange
- 0 oz1g ground cardamom
- 0.1 oz3g vanilla extract
- 0 oz1g salt
- 0.4 oz10g sliced almond
