Making Paska Bread

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil adds a subtle flavor while reducing saturated fat.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water + powdered milk

Almond milk offers a dairy-free option with a nutty flavor.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey provides natural sweetness and moisture.

raisins

🥗Healthier: dried cranberries

💰Cheaper: sultanas

Dried cranberries add a tart flavor and color.

Start with 2 and 1/4 teaspoons of yeast and mix it with 1/2 teaspoon of sugar.

Add 1/4 cup of hot water to the yeast mixture and stir to combine; let it froth for a few minutes.

In a microwave, warm 2 cups of milk and add 1/2 stick of butter to melt it.

Soak 1/2 cup of golden raisins in warm tap water to reconstitute them.

In a bowl, combine 1/2 cup of sugar, crack 3 eggs, and add 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract; mix together.

Once the milk and butter mixture is warm, combine it with the yeast mixture.

Add the egg mixture to the combined yeast and milk mixture; stir well.

In a large bowl, combine the flour, salt, and the wet mixture; mix until a dough forms.

Knead the dough on a floured surface until smooth and elastic.

Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover it, and let it rise until doubled in size, about 1-2 hours.

Punch down the risen dough and fold in the soaked raisins.

Shape the dough into a round loaf and place it in a greased pan.

Cover the loaf and let it rise again until doubled, about 30-60 minutes.

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

Brush the top of the loaf with egg wash for a golden finish.

Bake for 30-40 minutes until golden brown and sounds hollow when tapped on the bottom.

Cool the bread on a wire rack before slicing.

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