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What does Easter bread mean in Eastern Europe?

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Jana Oertel | Sofia Kleftaki | Monika Sieradzka | Mariya Milkova
April 12, 2025

Easter marks the end of Lent, so there's sweet Easter bread for breakfast. But the recipes vary from country to country.

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