Paska — Ukrainian Easter Bread
A holiday loaf, passed from hand to hand.
Where it comes from
All over Ukraine
History
Paska is an Easter ritual bread. Recipes, decorations, and shapes differ by region. Baking and blessing the bread are part of many families’ holiday customs.
Today
The base recipe makes two small loaves. Rising time depends on room temperature.
Ingredients
- 500 g all-purpose flour
- 220 ml milk
- 3 eggs
- 100 g sugar
- 100 g butter
- 8 g active dry yeast
- 100 g raisins
Method
- Mix warm milk, yeast, a little sugar, and 100 g flour.
- Cover for 20 minutes.
- Add eggs, remaining sugar and flour, and salt.
- Knead, gradually adding soft butter.
- Fold in dry raisins.
- Rise for 60–90 minutes until doubled.
- The base batch fills two small molds about one-third full.
- Rise another 40–60 minutes.
- Bake at 340°F (170°C) for 35–45 minutes.
- A skewer should come out without raw dough.
How to serve
Cool completely before slicing. Keep covered so the bread does not dry out.
Sources
Check ingredients for allergens. Times and amounts are approximate.
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