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Easter Paska

Cultural Context

Originating in Ukraine, Paska is a traditional Easter bread symbolizing resurrection and new life. Families often bake this sweet, rich bread to celebrate the holiday, often decorating it with religious symbols. In modern times, variations of Paska can be found across Eastern Europe, each with unique ingredients and shapes, reflecting local customs and family traditions.

UkrainianUAdessert
180 min
medium
12 servings
Servings4
1 cup milk
4 large eggs
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup butter
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup raisins

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

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 with a unique flavor.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk is lactose-free and adds a subtle nutty taste.

eggs

🥗Healthier: flaxseed meal

💰Cheaper: aquafaba

Flaxseed meal serves as a binding agent while being plant-based.

1

Make the bread starter and let it rise for about an hour until it triples in size.

2

Add milk, eggs, sugar, and flour to the starter and knead by hand for about 15 minutes.

3

Let the dough rise for an hour and knead it again.

4

Form the dough into loose balls and place them in the oven for 50 minutes.

5

Prepare a glaze using egg whites and powdered sugar, spreading it on the bread after baking.

Cooking Techniques

mixingkneadingproofingbaking

Equipment Needed

mixing bowlwhiskbaking panovenwire rack

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetarian

Allergens

glutendairyeggs

Also Known As

PaskaEaster Bread

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