Description

Paska is a traditional Eastern European bread, lightly sweetened and often served during holidays. This fluffy, enriched bread is perfect for sharing with family and friends.

Ingredients

Scale

1 cup warm milk (110°F / 43°C)

2 ¼ teaspoons active dry yeast

½ cup sugar

3 large eggs

½ cup unsalted butter

melted

1 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

4 to 5 cups all-purpose flour

1 egg yolk + 1 tablespoon water (for egg wash)

Instructions

In a small bowl, combine warm milk and yeast. Let it sit for about 5 minutes until frothy.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together sugar, eggs, melted butter, salt, and vanilla extract.
Add the yeast mixture to the egg mixture and mix well.
Gradually add flour, one cup at a time, until a soft dough forms.
Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 5-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover it with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) while the dough is rising.
Once risen, punch down the dough and shape it into a loaf or buns as desired.
Place shaped dough onto a greased baking tray and let it rise again for about 30 minutes.
In a small bowl, mix egg yolk and water, then brush the mixture on the dough.
Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the bread is golden brown and sounds hollow when tapped.
Allow to cool on a wire rack before slicing and serving.

Notes

Make sure the milk is not too hot to avoid killing the yeast. This bread can be stored in an airtight container for a few days or frozen for longer storage.

Prep Time: 20
Cook Time: 30
Category: Dessert
Method: baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice
Calories: 230 kcal
Sugar: 9 g
Sodium: 170 mg
Fat: 7 g
Saturated Fat: 4 g
Unsaturated Fat: 2.5 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 36 g
Fiber: 1 g
Protein: 6 g
Cholesterol: 65 mg

Keywords: Paska, sweet bread, Easter bread, traditional recipe