EASTER BREAD. PASKA, A UKRAINIAN TRADITION.
Paska bread is synonymous with Easter in my house. We make this traditional Ukrainian Easter bread recipe every Easter holiday and use any leftovers to make the most delicious french toast.
Provided by @MakeItYours
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Combine the sugar, warm water and yeast and allow to sit for about 10 minutes until the yeast becomes soft and starts to bloom.
- Combine the yeast mixture with the cooled scalded milk and 5 cups flour.
- Cover and allow to rise in a warm place until light and bubbly. Depending on how warm your warm place will be this could take an hour or so.
- Once you have reached the light and bubbly stage it is time to add the melted butter, 6 beaten eggs, 1 cup sugar, 1 Tablespoon salt and Stir to combine.
- Add enough flour to make the dough come together. It should not be too sticky or too stiff. This could be up to 10 cups of additional flour
- Place the dough in a large pot or bowl, cover and allow to rise in a warm place until double in size.
- After the rise, punch the dough down and work it into a smooth ball adding additional flour if needed.
- Divide the dough into rounds, or braid it or shape it for small loaf pans. Make sure the dough is tight and well worked before you place it on a pan.
- Cover and allow the dough to rise ONE MORE TIME! Yes, this is the FINAL rise.
- Whisk together the egg with about a tablespoon of water to make an egg wash.
- Brush the egg wash over the dough for a shiny finish when the bread comes out of the oven. Score the dough if you are looking for a bit of decoration.
- Bake at 400 F for 15 minutes.
- Lower the temperature in the oven to 350 (but don't remove the bread). Cover the bread with foil to prevent over browning.
- Bake an additional 25 minutes at 350.
- Cool completely and store wrapped in plastic wrap or a zip top bag to keep it fresh.
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