Paska (Ukrainian Easter Bread)
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Paska (Ukrainian Easter Bread)
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This traditional Ukrainian Easter Bread recipe, also known as Paska or Russian Kulich, is a must-have for your Easter table. With its light, fluffy interior and sweet raisins, it's the perfect centerpiece for your holiday spread.
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Ingredients
- 1 kg (8 cups) all purpose flour
- 2 cups milk
- 32 grams (3 ½ tablespoons) active dry yeast
- 10 egg yolks
- 200 grams (14 tablespoons ) butter
- 200 grams (1 cup ) sugar
- 100 grams (⅔ c) raisins rinsed, drained and mixed with 1 tablespoon of flour
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 lemon zested
- Sprinkles
For sugar glaze
- 6 tablespoons water
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon powdered gelatin
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Instructions
- In a medium bowl combine yeast, sugar, 3 tablespoons of flour and warm milk. Whisk, cover with a plastic wrap and leave it to rise in a warm place for about 30-40 minutes.
- In a large bowl of a food processor, sift flour. Remove 3 tablespoons from it. Add yeast mixture, salt and whisked egg yolks.
- Transfer the bowl to a food processor with an attached dough hook and knead the dough until small bubbles start to appear, about 5 minutes. Then, add melted butter, lemon zest and continue kneading until the dough is smooth and stretchy, about 10 minutes. Remove the bowl from a food processor and stir raisins into a dough. Mix just until combined.
- Cover the bowl with a plastic wrap and dry kitchen towel and place it in a warm place. The dough should increase 2 times in size. It will take approximately 40-50 minutes depending on the temperature in your kitchen.
- Divide the dough between 3 parchment lined molds and leave it to rise until molds are full. Bake at 360 F for 45 minutes. When Paska's are ready, carefully remove them from a mold and lay them on their side to cool.
- Brush them with a sugar glaze and top with sprinkles.
For sugar glaze
- In a small bowl, dissolve 1 teaspoon of gelatin with 2 tablespoons of cold water. Leave it for 5 minutes.
- In a small sauce pan, add sugar and the remaining 4 tablespoons of water. Heat on a medium heat until sugar dissolves.
- Off the heat, add gelatin and whisk until gelatin is fully dissolved.
- Using an electric mixer, beat the gelatin and sugar mixture until completely white, about 2-3 minutes.
- Let the glaze cool slightly and using a pastry brush cover the top of Paska with a glaze.
- Top with sprinkles.
- Enjoy on Easter Sunday!
Notes
- Use Fresh Yeast: Ensure your yeast is fresh for the best rise. If your yeast doesn't bubble after combining it with warm milk and sugar, it may be too old, and you'll need to start with a fresh batch.
- Don't Rush the Dough: Allow the dough to rise in a warm place. Rushing the rising process can result in dense bread. The dough should double in size before you move on to the next step.
- Soak Raisins in Flour: Rinse and drain your raisins before mixing them with a tablespoon of flour. This will prevent them from sinking to the bottom of the dough during baking.
- Storage: After allowing your paska to cool completely, ensure its freshness by storing it at room temperature. Cover it with a clean tea towel or place it in an airtight container for optimal preservation, with a shelf life of up to 5 days.
- Freezing: Paska maintains its delicious flavors even after being frozen. Wrap the bread securely in plastic wrap before placing it in a resealable freezer bag. You can freeze it for an extended period, up to 3 months. When ready to indulge, thaw the paska overnight in the refrigerator.
- Reheating Instructions: Place the frozen paska in the refrigerator overnight. Once thawed, warm it in a 300°F oven for approximately 10 minutes.
- The recipe first appeared in "Solodke Pechyvo" by Daria Tsvek.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1Paska
Calories
2634kcal
(132%)
Carbohydrates
428g
(143%)
Protein
56g
(112%)
Fat
80g
(123%)
Saturated Fat
44g
(220%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
6g
Monounsaturated Fat
23g
Trans Fat
2g
Cholesterol
811mg
(270%)
Sodium
934mg
(39%)
Potassium
1065mg
(30%)
Fiber
14g
(56%)
Sugar
142g
(284%)
Vitamin A
2796IU
(56%)
Vitamin C
4mg
(4%)
Calcium
362mg
(36%)
Iron
18mg
(100%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 3Paskas
Amount Per Serving
Calories 2634 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1Paska | |
| Calories | 2634kcal | 132% |
| Carbohydrates | 428g | 143% |
| Protein | 56g | 112% |
| Fat | 80g | 123% |
| Saturated Fat | 44g | 220% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6g | 35% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 23g | 115% |
| Trans Fat | 2g | 100% |
| Cholesterol | 811mg | 270% |
| Sodium | 934mg | 39% |
| Potassium | 1065mg | 23% |
| Fiber | 14g | 56% |
| Sugar | 142g | 284% |
| Vitamin A | 2796IU | 56% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 362mg | 36% |
| Iron | 18mg | 100% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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