Paska

Name: Paska
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 80 min
Yield: 12 servings
Cuisine: Ukrainian
Ingredients: 1 cup whole milk (warm); 3 tsp active dry yeast; 4 tbsp sugar; 1/2 tsp salt; 2 egg yolk; 4 tbsp butter (softened); 3.5 cups all-purpose flour; 1/4 tsp vanilla extract; 1/4 tsp cardamom (ground); 1/2 cup raisins; 4 tbsp candied citrus peel (optional), chopped; 1 egg white (for wash)

Traditional Ukrainian sweet Easter bread enriched with eggs, butter, and dried fruit - a deeply golden, tender loaf with a slightly sweet flavor and festive spice.

80 minMediumServes 12320 cal/serving

UkrainianBreakfastOvenVegetarian

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Ingredients

1 cup whole milk (warm)
3 tsp active dry yeast
4 tbsp sugar
1/2 tsp salt
2 egg yolk
4 tbsp butter (softened)
3.5 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 tsp vanilla extract
1/4 tsp cardamom (ground)
1/2 cup raisins
4 tbsp candied citrus peel (optional), chopped
1 egg white (for wash)

Instructions

1

Pour 1 cup whole milk (warm) into a bowl and sprinkle 3 tsp active dry yeast with a pinch of sugar. Let sit for 5 minutes until foamy.
2

Add remaining 4 tbsp sugar, 1/2 tsp salt, 2 egg yolk, and 4 tbsp butter (softened) to the yeast mixture. Stir well.
3

Gradually add 3.5 cups all-purpose flour, mixing until a shaggy dough forms. Knead for 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic. The dough will be rich and slightly sticky.
4

Mix in 1/4 tsp vanilla extract and 1/4 tsp cardamom (ground). Fold in 1/2 cup raisins and 4 tbsp chopped candied citrus peel (optional).
5

Place dough in an oiled bowl, cover with a damp towel, and let rise in a warm place for about 90 minutes, until roughly doubled in size.
6

Preheat oven to 375°F. Shape dough into a round loaf and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
7

Brush the top with lightly beaten 1 egg white (for wash).
8

Bake for 45-50 minutes until golden brown and the loaf sounds hollow when tapped on the bottom.
9

Cool on a wire rack before slicing.

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What is Paska?

Traditional Ukrainian sweet Easter bread enriched with eggs, butter, and dried fruit - a deeply golden, tender loaf with a slightly sweet flavor and festive spice. This reference files it under Ukrainian breakfast: made in the oven, rated medium and about 80 minutes start to finish.

What oven temperature does Paska need?

For Paska, the oven is set to 375 F (about 190 C) in step 6. The longest stretch at that heat is 50 minutes, in step 8.

What should Paska look like when it is ready?

Go by the cues in the method rather than the clock. Step 8: cook until golden brown and the loaf sounds hollow when tapped on the bottom.

What can I use instead of yeast in Paska?

The entry for Paska calls for 3 tsp active dry yeast. In its place: Instant and active dry yeast swap measure for measure. Active dry wants five minutes in warm liquid first, while instant goes straight into the flour.

Can I make Paska gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in Paska is 3.5 cups all-purpose flour. Swap the flour for a 1-to-1 gluten-free baking blend (where it only thickens a sauce, half as much cornstarch also works). Everything else proceeds as written.

Is Paska vegan?

No, though it is vegetarian. What keeps it from vegan is 1 cup whole milk (warm), 4 tbsp butter (softened), 2 egg yolk and 1 egg white (for wash). For fully plant-based entries, see the vegan breakfast collection.

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