Cooking Traditional Easter Cake in Ukrainian Village | ASMR Recipes

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is lower in saturated fat.

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: plain yogurt

Greek yogurt adds protein and reduces calories.

raisins

🥗Healthier: dried cranberries

💰Cheaper: sultanas

Cranberries provide a tart flavor.

candied citrus peel

🥗Healthier: fresh citrus zest

💰Cheaper: dried fruit

Fresh zest adds brightness without added sugar.

Activate yeast in warm milk until bubbly, about 5-10 minutes.

Mix flour, sugar, and salt in a large bowl.

Create a well in the center and add activated yeast mixture, eggs, and melted butter.

Combine ingredients until a dough forms, then knead for 10 minutes.

Incorporate raisins and candied peel into the dough.

Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1-2 hours.

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).

Punch down the dough and shape it into a round loaf.

Place in a greased cake pan and let rise again until doubled, about 30-45 minutes.

Bake for 30-40 minutes until golden and a toothpick comes out clean.

Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.

Mix powdered sugar with water to create a glaze and drizzle over the cooled cake.

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