Lazarakia, small loaves of sweet bread, celebrate the miracle of Jesus raising Lazarus from the dead. I’ve made them yesterday (the day before Palm Sunday). As you can see, they are in the shape of a man wrapped in a shroud or of a dead man wearing costume.
For more on lazarakia and a recipe, click here.
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Says “click here” for more on lazarakia and a recipe, but when I click there it takes me to Hyacinth bulbs!?!
Debra, I’ve fixed it! Sygnomi! 🙂
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