Description
Ukrainian Easter Bread Paska offers a delightful blend of flavor and tradition. This recipe features warm milk, sugar, and butter, resulting in a rich, fluffy bread that’s perfect for festive gatherings or cozy family dinners. With easy prep and heartwarming taste, it’s a wonderful addition to your homemade recipes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 240 ml (about 1 cup) warm milk
- 1 packet (7-8 grams) dry yeast
- 2 tablespoons sugar (for yeast)
- 5 egg yolks, room temperature
- 150 grams (¾ cup) sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest (optional)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 100 grams butter, melted and slightly cooled
- 450-500 grams (about 4 cups) all purpose flour
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
- 1-2 tablespoons neutral oil (as needed for hands to knead the dough and form the breads)
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 3-4 tablespoons lemon juice
Instructions
- Warm milk to 105-115℉ and mix in 2 tablespoons of sugar and yeast. Let sit for 10 minutes until foamy.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together egg yolks, 150 grams of sugar, vanilla, and salt until creamy. Add lemon zest if desired.
- Combine the egg mixture with the yeast. Stir in melted butter and mix until combined.
- Gradually add flour, mixing with a spatula until too difficult to stir. Then use hands to knead until sticky dough forms.
- Knead the dough for about 20 minutes until it becomes elastic.
- Form into a ball, cover, and let rise in a warm place for 60-90 minutes until doubled in size.
- Divide the dough into two equal parts, shape into balls, and let rise in molds for 30-40 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 350℉ and bake for 40-45 minutes, checking with a thermometer for an internal temperature of 198℉-205℉.
- Cool in molds and optionally glaze with powdered sugar and lemon juice.
Notes
Ensure the yeast is fresh for proper rising.
Keep the dough slightly sticky for the best texture.
Using a stand mixer can simplify the kneading process.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 40mg