POLISH EASTER BREAD - BOBKA
We attended a Russian Orthodox Church while living in Boston and I collected many great recipes over these years. My friend Athanasia gave me this recipe which was her mother's in Poland. This was always a favorite with my children! I wish I had some great pictures to post of some of these special, beautiful Easter dishes. Watch for more...
Provided by sassafrasnanc
Categories Yeast Breads
Time 1h
Yield 1 loaf, 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Measure 2 cups flour onto piece of waxed paper.
- Combine other 2 cups flour, yeast, sugar, salt and cinnamon in mixing bowl and mix well.
- Melt butter and add lukewarm milk.
- Gradually add dry ingredients and beat at low speed, scraping sides of bowl, 2 minutes.
- Add 4 egg yolks and 1 more cup of flour.
- Beat at medium speed 2 minutes or until think and elastic.
- Gradually stir in last cup of flour with wooden spoon, making a soft dough.
- Cover and let rise until double.
- Stir in raisins and lemon rind.
- Put in a well greased 3 quart fluted tube pan or heavy Bundt pan.
- Beat 5th egg yolk with 2 tablespoons water and brush top of dough with this mix.
- Sprinkle almonds over the top and let rise for one hour uncovered.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees and bake for 30-40 minutes. Turn out of pan and cool on rack.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 344.3, Fat 12.3, SaturatedFat 6.2, Cholesterol 93.1, Sodium 289.3, Carbohydrate 52.1, Fiber 2.1, Sugar 15.8, Protein 7.5
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