Paasiaisleipa ( Finnish Easter Bread) Recipe

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Paasiaisleipa ( Finnish Easter Bread)
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Directions:

  1. In large bowl combine 1 1/2 cups flour, sugar, undissolved yeast, orange peel, lemon peel, cardamom and salt.
  2. Heat milk, water, and butter until very warm (120º to 130ºF).
  3. Gradually add to dry ingredients and beat 2 minutes at medium speed of electric mixer, scraping bowl occasionally.
  4. Add eggs and 1/2 cup flour; beat at high speed 2 minutes, scraping bowl occasionally.
  5. Stir in enough additional flour to make soft dough.
  6. Knead on lightly floured surface until smooth and elastic, about 8 to 10 minutes.
  7. Place in greased bowl, turning to grease top.
  8. Cover; let rise in warm, draft-free place until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
  9. (For Rapid Rise Yeast, cover kneaded dough; let rest on floured surface 10 minutes. Proceed with recipe).
  10. Punch dough down; turn out onto lightly floured surface.
  11. Knead in dates and almonds.
  12. Divide dough in half; shape into 2 balls.
  13. Place in 2 greased 8-inch round cake pans.
  14. Cover; let rise in warm, draft-free place until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
  15. Bake at 350ºF for 35 to 40 minutes, or until done.
  16. Remove from pans; cool on wire racks.
  17. Top with confectioners' sugar frosting, if desired.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 1781.75 Kcal (7460 kJ)
Calories from fat 444.79 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 49.42g 76%
Cholesterol 191.69mg 64%
Sodium 473.73mg 20%
Potassium 1203.56mg 26%
Total Carbs 298.6g 100%
Sugars 86.49g 346%
Dietary Fiber 17.47g 70%
Protein 40.82g 82%
Vitamin C 5.7mg 9%
Vitamin A 0.4mg 13%
Iron 4.9mg 27%
Calcium 259.1mg 26%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 308.11 Kcal (1290 kJ)
Calories from fat 76.92 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 8.55g 76%
Cholesterol 33.15mg 64%
Sodium 81.92mg 20%
Potassium 208.13mg 26%
Total Carbs 51.64g 100%
Sugars 14.96g 346%
Dietary Fiber 3.02g 70%
Protein 7.06g 82%
Vitamin C 1mg 9%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 13%
Iron 0.9mg 27%
Calcium 44.8mg 26%

* 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

  • 39
    Points
  • 47
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium,
  • good source of fiber

Bad Points

  • High in Sugar

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