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Bread, Paska - Polish Easter Time
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Serving Size : 18 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Bread-Bakers Mailing List Ethnic
Holidays
Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1/2 teaspoon active dry yeast -- (2 pkgs)
1/2 cup warm water -- (110F/45C)
3 cups warm milk
4 cups all-purpose flour
6 eggs -- beaten
1/2 cup white sugar
1 cup margarine -- softened
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon lemon zest
12 cups all-purpose flour
1 egg
1 tablespoon water
2 tablespoons butter -- melted
Proof the yeast in 1/2 cup warm water in a large bowl until slightly frothy.
In the meantime, dissolve 1/2 cup sugar in the warm milk. Cool to
lukewarm. Once cooled, add the milk mixture to the yeast mixture
along with four cups of flour. Mix well with a wooden spoon. Cover
and put in a dark, warm place until the mixture is bubbly and doubled
in size, about 2 hours.
Stir in the beaten eggs, 1/2 cup sugar, margarine, salt, and lemon
peel. Stir well to blend. Begin adding the remaining flour a cup at a
time to form a very soft dough.
Knead the dough on a floured board until soft and elastic, about 10
minutes. Place the dough in a greased bowl, turning to coat both
sides. Allow to rise in a warm place until doubled, about 2 hours.
Punch dough down, and allow to rise again for 30 minutes.
Divide dough into three parts. Shape into slightly rounded loaves,
and place on greased baking sheets. Let rise until doubled, about 45
minutes to 1 hour. Beat 1 egg with 1 tablespoon water; brush onto loaves.
Bake at 350F (175C) for 45 to 50 minutes, or until done. Once they
are done, brush the tops with melted butter for a soft crust.
Description:
""This traditional Polish egg bread is wonderfully light with a
slightly sweet flavor."
Source:
"http://allrecipes.com/recipe/paska-bread";
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Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 582 Calories; 16g Fat (24.7%
calories from fat); 15g Protein; 93g Carbohydrate; 3g Dietary Fiber;
91mg Cholesterol; 211mg Sodium. Exchanges: 5 1/2 Grain(Starch); 1/2
Lean Meat; 0 Fruit; 0 Non-Fat Milk; 2 1/2 Fat; 1/2 Other Carbohydrates.
NOTES : Amount Per Serving Calories: 601 | Total Fat: 15.3g | Cholesterol: 89mg