Celebrating Orthodox Easter with traditions such as Tsoureki, a Greek brioche The braided Tsoureki or Greek Brioche with its bright red egg is often the centerpiece of an Orthodox Easter table, but is usually served with desserts. Courtesy of Penny Kazmier
Updated 4/21/2021 9:32 AM
Spring is here and brings along with it several religious holidays: Easter, Ramadan and Passover. Western Easter was several weeks ago, but Orthodox Easter is being observed on May 2 this year. I recently spent time talking with my friend Dina and her husband about their traditions related to Greek Orthodox Easter, including one of their families favorite loaves of bread, made especially at Easter and other special holidays, Tsoureki. This slightly sweet Greek brioche is made during great feasts of the church, but during Easter often includes a dark red dyed egg tucked within its braids.