Vasilopita (New Year Bread)
| 1 | pk | Active dry yeast |
| 3/4 | c | Milk; lukewarm |
| 3 | | Eggs; beaten |
| 1 1/2 | ts | Grated orange rind |
| 3/4 | c | Caster sugar |
| 4 1/2 | c | Plain flour |
| 1/4 | ts | Salt |
| 1/2 | ts | Ground cinnamon |
| 1/4 | ts | Ground masticha |
| 1/2 | c | Butter; melted |
| 1 | | Egg; for glazing |
| | Blanched split almonds |