Houska Recipe

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  1. Heat the milk in a small saucepan until it bubbles, then remove from heat. Stir in the butter until melted; let cool to lukewarm.
  2. In a small mixing bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Let stand until creamy, about 10 minutes. In another small bowl, combine 2 whole eggs with the egg yolk; beat lightly.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, mix together 4 cups flour, white sugar, salt, lemon zest, mace and nutmeg. Make a well in the center of this mixture and pour in the cooled milk, yeast mixture and beaten eggs. Beat well until a loose dough forms. Cover with a damp cloth and let rise in a warm place until doubled in volume, about 3 hours.
  4. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Gently knead the dough and gradually incorporate the remaining cup of flour. Continue kneading until the dough is smooth and elastic, about 10 minutes.
  5. Divide dough into 3 portions; 1 small, 1 medium and 1 large (or one the size of a tangerine, one the size of an orange and one the size of a grapefruit). Cut the largest piece of dough in half and roll it out into 2 long ropes about 30 inches long. Twist the ropes together and place into a 8 inch diameter spiral and place it on a lightly greased cookie sheet. Cut the medium size piece of dough in half and roll out into 2 ropes about 20 inches long each. Twist the ropes together and place in a ring on top of the first circle of dough. Roll the smallest piece of dough into a rope about 12 inches long. Coil this rope on top of the other dough. The completed loaf should look like a pyramid.
  6. Place the uncovered loaf in an unheated oven to rise until doubled in size, about 2 hours. Remove the loaf from oven and preheat to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
  7. Lightly beat the reserved egg white and brush over the loaf. Bake at 325 degrees F (165 degrees C) for 30 to 40 minutes or until lightly browned. If bread starts to brown too quickly, cover with aluminum foil and continue baking. Cool on wire rack.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 4850.38 Kcal (20308 kJ)
Calories from fat 1518.66 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 168.74g 260%
Cholesterol 861.98mg 287%
Sodium 334.43mg 14%
Potassium 1536.05mg 33%
Total Carbs 708.54g 236%
Sugars 100.6g 402%
Dietary Fiber 19.56g 78%
Protein 129.24g 258%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0%
Vitamin A 1.7mg 57%
Iron 35.8mg 199%
Calcium 549.1mg 55%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 314.93 Kcal (1319 kJ)
Calories from fat 98.61 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 10.96g 260%
Cholesterol 55.97mg 287%
Sodium 21.71mg 14%
Potassium 99.73mg 33%
Total Carbs 46.01g 236%
Sugars 6.53g 402%
Dietary Fiber 1.27g 78%
Protein 8.39g 258%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 57%
Iron 2.3mg 199%
Calcium 35.7mg 55%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 110.3
    Points
  • 131
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • very low sodium

Bad Points

  • High in Sugar,
  • High in Total Fat

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