Greek Sweet Bread

Those of the Greek Orthodox faith have a sweet bread for every major holiday. At Easter there is Lambropsomo, for Christmas, Christopsomo, and for New Year’s Day Vasilopita, or St. Basil’s Bread. The same basic dough is used for each bread, but the flavoring and shape vary. I shape this loaf into a simple large round. But do vary the flavorings—two variations are given here. I use apple pie spice in the bread. This combination of cinnamon, allspice, and cloves gives a h