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Paska Bread Recipe

Paska Bread is a traditional Easter bread in Eastern European countries. It's rich, slightly sweet, and often decorated with religious symbols.
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Preparation Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Rising Time 2 hours
Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
Course: Bread
Cuisine: Eastern European
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 250 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup milk warm
  • ½ cup sugar
  • 2 tablespoon butter melted
  • 2 teaspoon yeast active dry
  • 2 eggs beaten
  • 1 teaspoon salt

Instructions 

  1. 1. In a small bowl, dissolve yeast in warm milk. Let it sit for about 10 minutes until frothy.
  2. 2. In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, and salt. Add the yeast mixture, beaten eggs, and melted butter. Mix until a dough forms.
  3. 3. Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 10 minutes until smooth and elastic. Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let it rise in a warm place for about 2 hours or until doubled in size.
  4. 4. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Punch down the dough and shape it into a round loaf. Place it in a greased baking pan. Let it rise for another 30 minutes.
  5. 5. Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes or until golden brown. Let it cool before slicing.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 250kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 40mg | Sodium: 200mg | Potassium: 100mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 100IU | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 2mg

Keywords

Easter, Traditional
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