Slavic Easter Cake: The Semi-Sweet Bread That Tastes Like Dessert | Паска
Recipe Information
Easter Bread
Cultural Context
Easter Bread, known as Paska in Ukraine and Kulich in Russia, has deep roots in Eastern European traditions. Often baked to celebrate Easter, this sweet, enriched bread symbolizes new life and resurrection. Families often decorate it with colorful sprinkles and share it after the Easter service, making it a centerpiece of the holiday feast. Today, variations exist across cultures, with each family adding their unique touch, ensuring that the tradition continues to evolve.
butter
🥗Healthier: coconut oil
💰Cheaper: margarine
Coconut oil provides a dairy-free option with a similar texture.
sugar
🥗Healthier: honey
💰Cheaper: brown sugar
Honey adds natural sweetness and moisture.
raisins
🥗Healthier: dried cranberries
💰Cheaper: sultanas
Cranberries offer a tart flavor contrast.
almonds
🥗Healthier: walnuts
💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds
Walnuts provide a nutty flavor while being more affordable.
Zest a lemon and add it to 50 g of vodka to marinate.
Heat milk until it just starts to steam and mix in sugar until dissolved.
Mix warm milk with yeast and set aside to bloom.
Melt butter over medium heat until liquid, then remove from heat.
Beat 5 large eggs (or 6 small eggs) until frothy.
Once yeast is foamy, add it to flour along with a pinch of salt and mix until shaggy.
Incorporate beaten eggs into the dough, mixing until uniform.
Add warm melted butter to the dough and mix until slightly sticky.
Let dough sit for an hour and a half to hydrate and allow yeast to work.
Rehydrate raisins and craisins in hot water for 3-5 minutes, then drain and pat dry.
Dust rehydrated fruit with flour to prevent clumping.
Incorporate fruit into the dough, mixing well.
Add the vodka-lemon mixture to the dough and mix until uniform.
Let dough rest for another hour.
Portion dough based on mold size (500 g for modest, 800 g for tall mold).
Butter the inside of the mold and shape the dough before placing it inside.
Let the dough proof for another hour.
Preheat oven to 180° C (350° F).
Bake for 40 to 50 minutes.
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