Easter Paska Bread
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Easter Paska Bread is a traditional Eastern European recipe that is the perfect sweet addition to your Easter meal. It is easy to make and the perfect dessert.
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Ingredients
For the Starter:
- 1 envelope instant yeast 7 grams
- 1 cup whole milk lukewarm
- 2 tablespoons white sugar
- 1 teaspoon water lukewarm
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
For the Dough:
- 6 egg yolks
- 3 egg whites
- 2/3 cups white sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter room temperature
- 2 2/3 - 3 cups all-purpose flour
- Zest of two oranges
- 1 cup dried fruits
- 1/2 cup almonds ground
- 1 cup raisins
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 egg yolk for brushing
Glaze:
- 1 egg white
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
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Instructions
- About two hours ahead of time, add raisins to a medium bowl and cover in hot water. Set aside. After two hours, drain and place on paper towels to dry.
For the Starter:
- Add yeast and sugar to a large bowl, stir to combine. Pour warm milk and water, stir to combine, melting the sugar.
- Start adding the flour, little by little, stirring to incorporate.
- Once combined, cover with a clean towel and set aside in a warm place for about 2-3 hours, until the dough is 2-3 times larger.
For the Dough:
- Whisk egg yolks with sugar and salt until smooth and creamy.
- Separately whisk egg whites until they resemble soft, firm clouds.
- Add the egg yolk mixture to the bowl with the dough, gently stir it in. Preferably this should be done using your hands, to make sure you don't over-beat the dough.
- Next, add the very softened butter, salt and vanilla, and using your hands or now a mixer with the hook attachment, gently stir in the butter into the dough.
- Next, add the egg whites, and slowly beat until fully combined. Add the flour and stir until combined. Knead the dough in the bowl, make it into a ball, cover again with a clean kitchen towel and transfer the bowl to a warm place. Let it rest for 2-3 hours.
- Using a food processor ground the almonds, so they almost resemble almond flour.
- Add ground almonds, orange zest, dried fruits, and raisins to the dough. Stir well to combine.
- Use butter or baking spray to grease the Paska Baking Forms, if desired, cut and add parchment paper inside.
- Fill them with dough halfway. Cover with a clean kitchen towel and let them rest for 30-40 minutes, but not longer.
Bake:
- Adjust oven rack in the middle or lower in the oven.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Whisk remaining egg yolk and brush the tops of the Paskas.
- Transfer into the oven and bake for 30-45 minutes, a toothpick inserted into the center should come out clean.
- Once done baking, transfer to a wire rack and let them fully cool.
Glaze:
- Add all the ingredients to a large bowl. Whisk on high speed until firm clouds form.
- Distribute the glaze equally over the top of the paskas.
- Let the glaze settle and only after that sprinkle with rainbow sprinkles if desired.
- Serve and enjoy.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
1141kcal
(57%)
Carbohydrates
128g
(43%)
Protein
18g
(36%)
Fat
65g
(100%)
Saturated Fat
33g
(165%)
Cholesterol
466mg
(155%)
Sodium
654mg
(27%)
Potassium
680mg
(19%)
Fiber
6g
(24%)
Sugar
73g
(146%)
Vitamin A
2050IU
(41%)
Vitamin C
3.4mg
(4%)
Calcium
224mg
(22%)
Iron
4.6mg
(26%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4medium paskas
Amount Per Serving
Calories 1141 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 1141kcal | 57% |
| Carbohydrates | 128g | 43% |
| Protein | 18g | 36% |
| Fat | 65g | 100% |
| Saturated Fat | 33g | 165% |
| Cholesterol | 466mg | 155% |
| Sodium | 654mg | 27% |
| Potassium | 680mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 73g | 146% |
| Vitamin A | 2050IU | 41% |
| Vitamin C | 3.4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 224mg | 22% |
| Iron | 4.6mg | 26% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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