BBA Challenge: Christopsomos (Greek Christmas Bread)

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Even though it was originally intended for Christmas, this is a bread I would gladly bake any time of year. The BBA Challenge bread for this week was Artos, Greek celebration breads, and I chose the fruited Christmas version, Christopsomos. My family adored this orange and spice flavored bread, and I can easily imagine making a delicious bread pudding or French toast with this loaf.

For more bread inspiration, check out the BBA Challenge photos in the BBA Challenge Flickr photo group.

Andrea's Recipes - BBA Challenge: Christopsomos (dough)

Andrea's Recipes - BBA Challenge: Christopsomos (boule)

Andrea's Recipes - BBA Challenge: Christopsomos (shaped)

Andrea's Recipes - BBA Challenge: Christopsomos (baked)

Andrea's Recipes - BBA Challenge: Christopsomos (crumb)

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  1. Great loaf!
    We loved the taste of this bread too. I will make it again for sure.
    Wonderful,
    Susie

  2. Looks really good. I had made this for Christmas last year & fell in love with this jeweled bread.

    Somas last blog post..Chicken Curry

  3. It’s beautiful! Gorgeous golden crust.

    Christina@DeglazeMes last blog post..Maine Lobstaaaahs

  4. Beautiful bread, Andrea!
    Looks spectacular. Love all the little treasures burried in it.

    Natashyas last blog post..Salad, It’s What’s for Dinner

  5. I really love that last photo!

  6. It looks terrific! I am definitely going to try the Christopsomos post next time I make this bread. That’s one enticing wedge in the last picture!

    Amys last blog post..BBA #2: Artos, or Greek Celebration Bread

  7. I am Italian and my husband is Greek. I enjoy cooking and am learning and cooking the Greek foods we both really enjoy. This year, we purchased Christmas bread loaves from the church. I would like to know if they should be stored at room temperature or refrigerated. Bought several to take to homes for Christmas celebration. Thanks. Annetta

    • Hi Annetta. I’ve only made the Christopsomos one time, though am planning to make it again next week, so this is a guess on my part. If you don’t cut it, it should keep for a few days at room temperature, but beyond that, I would wrap it well and refrigerate it.

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