RCI-BR.001.0191.001

Paska

1 recipe, makes 3 loaves of bread, 3 Kalachas and 1 longosha (cabbage pie) and 1 portion of Babalki (or 8 loaves of bread) (or 8 Kalachas).

vegetariandairy-freenut-free
Prep25 min
Cook40 min
Total65 min
Servings4
Difficultyintermediate

Ingredients

  • of unbleached flour
    5 lbs
  • stick of butter or margarine
    plus more to rub on at the end
    1 unit
  • pkg of yeast (or 3¾ tsp dry loose bulk yeast)
    3 unit
  • warm water (divided into 1 cup and 2 cups)
    3 cups
  • eggs
    room temperature
    3 unit
  • 2 cans
  • 8 tbsp
  • sugar (for sweeter dough add a little more)
    2 tbsp
  • 1 tbsp
  • oil (to make handling the dough easier)
    1 unit
  • beaten egg for an egg wash
    1 unit
  • a little yellow food color (optional)
    1 unit

Method

1
In a small bowl, warm the evaporated milk to about 110°F (43°C), then dissolve the honey into it and sprinkle in the yeast; let stand for 5–10 minutes until foamy.
10 minutes
2
In a large mixing bowl, beat the eggs with the salt, then add the melted butter or margarine and stir to combine.
5 minutes
3
Pour the activated yeast mixture into the egg mixture and gradually incorporate enough flour to form a soft, slightly sticky dough; mix until a shaggy dough comes together.
5 minutes
4
Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 8–10 minutes until smooth, supple, and elastic, adding flour only as needed to prevent sticking.
10 minutes
5
Place the dough in a lightly greased bowl, cover with a clean towel or plastic wrap, and let rise in a warm spot until doubled in size, about 1 to 1.5 hours.
90 minutes
6
Punch down the dough, shape the majority into a round loaf and place it in a greased round pan; use any remaining dough to form decorative braids or cross shapes and arrange them on top.
10 minutes
7
Cover the shaped loaf loosely and allow it to rise again in a warm place until nearly doubled, approximately 45–60 minutes.
60 minutes
8
Brush the top gently with a beaten egg wash for a golden finish, then bake in a preheated 350°F (175°C) oven for 30–35 minutes until deep golden brown and a skewer inserted in the center comes out clean.
35 minutes

What Makes This Variant Distinct

  • Original variant

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