Tested by Generations.... Czech Easter Bread Recipe.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil provides a dairy-free option while margarine is more economical.

raisins

🥗Healthier: dried cranberries

💰Cheaper: sultanas

Dried cranberries offer a tart flavor, while sultanas are often less expensive.

almonds

🥗Healthier: walnuts

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Walnuts provide healthy fats, and sunflower seeds are budget-friendly.

powdered sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: granulated sugar

Coconut sugar is less processed, while granulated sugar is widely available.

Pour 250 milliliters of lukewarm milk into a bowl.

Add 1 tablespoon of sugar and 1 pack of dried yeast, leave in a warm place for a few minutes.

In a mixing bowl, add 0.5 kilograms of white bread flour and 100 grams of unrefined sugar.

Grate the zest from 1 organic unwaxed lemon and add it to the bowl.

Grate a little piece of nutmeg, adding only a pinch to the bowl.

Crush 1 piece of star anise and add it to the bowl.

Add 100 grams of almond flakes and 100 grams of raisins to the mixture.

Stir all ingredients together and add a pinch of salt.

Add 3 egg yolks and the activated yeast mixture with the milk.

Knead the dough until smooth using a wooden spoon or food mixer.

Add 140 grams of softened butter and knead until combined.

Cover the bowl with a towel and let the dough rise in a warm place until doubled in size for about an hour.

Divide the dough into two halves on a floured surface and form into two large buns.

Place the buns on a baking tray lined with parchment paper and cut crosses on top using a knife.

To make egg wash, whisk 1 whole egg with a dash of milk and brush the buns with it.

Sprinkle almond flakes on top and create patterns if desired.

Leave the buns in a warm place for about 20 minutes to rise more.

Bake in a preheated oven at 180 degrees Celsius for about 10 minutes.

Reduce the heat to 150 degrees Celsius and bake for another 45 minutes until cooked through.

If the surface browns too quickly, cover with parchment paper.

Let the bread cool off before slicing.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

Allergens