Ukrainian Easter Paska Recipe

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Ukrainian Easter Paska
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Directions:

  1. In a medium bowl combine yeast, 1 tablespoon flour, 1 tablespoon sugar, and 1/4 warm water (100° to 110°).
  2. Mix until smooth.
  3. Set bowl aside until mixture is bubbly, 10 to 15 minutes.
  4. FOR THE SPONGE: Add 4 cups of the flour and milk to yeast mixture.
  5. With a wooden spoon, mix until well combined.
  6. Cover with plastic wrap, and let rise at room temperature until double in size, about 30 minutes.
  7. In the bowl of a heavy-duty electric mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, beat 3 eggs, 8 egg yolks, and sugar until light and pale yellow, about 5 minutes.
  8. Add the SPONGE mixture.
  9. Add salt, vanilla extract, lemon zest, orange zest, rum or brandy, melted butter, and vegetable oil.
  10. Whisk on medium speed until combined.
  11. Remove whisk attachment from machine, and fit with the dough hook attachment.
  12. With mixer on medium-low speed, gradually add enough of the remaining 8 cups flour until dough comes away from side of bowl.
  13. Transfer dough to a clean work surface.
  14. Knead dough, adding any remaining flour if necessary, until smooth and elastic, 5 to 10 minutes.
  15. Transfer dough to a large bowl, and cover with a cloth or plastic wrap.
  16. Place in a warm spot away from drafts, and let it rise until double in size, 1 to 2 hours.
  17. {Ihad no dough hook so I used wooden spoon and then my hands,{mix well at least 15 min.
  18. By hand} Place rack in lower two-thirds of oven, and heat to 350°.
  19. Butter two 9-inch saucepans.
  20. Cut a piece of waxed paper{I use parchment paper} about 2 inches longer than the circumference of the saucepan.
  21. Fold this in half lengthwise to make a double thickness.
  22. Place inside the saucepan, patting it to adhere to the butter.
  23. The collar should extend 3 to 4 inches above the rim of the saucepan.
  24. Seal the 2-inch flap with more butter.
  25. {Butterwaxed paper or parchment too}[I like to cut out circles and put on the bottom off pan, paska comes out easier] When dough has doubled in bulk, punch down, and set aside one-third of dough in a medium bowl covered with plastic wrap for decorations.
  26. Divide remaining two-thirds dough evenly between saucepans.
  27. Place bowl and saucepans of dough in a warm place to rise for about 30 minutes.
  28. After 30 minutes, on a clean work surface, shape reserved dough into desired motifs—solar, crosses, rosettes, birds, braids, scrolls, etc.
  29. Keep any dough that is not being used covered with plastic to prevent it from drying out.
  30. TO ATTACH MOTIFS: Brush surface of risen dough in saucepans with 3 lightly beaten egg whites.
  31. Attach decorative dough ornaments, using a toothpicks to secure motifs to loaves and leave them on until paska is baked and then gently remove toothpicks.
  32. Keep in a warm place to rise until it reaches almost the top of pans, 20 to 30 minutes.
  33. FOR THE GLAZE: In a small bowl, whisk together remaining 3 egg yolks and 1 tablespoon water.
  34. Brush egg mixture on surface of loaves.
  35. Bake 350 F.
  36. For 10 minutes, then lower the oven temperature to 325°, and bake for an additional 50 minutes.
  37. Cool paska in pans for 30 minutes.
  38. When paska has cooled but is still warm, gently remove from pans, and transfer to a rack to cool.
  39. Makes two 9-inch round loaves.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 160.35 Kcal (671 kJ)
Calories from fat 111.92 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 12.44g 19%
Cholesterol 129.91mg 43%
Sodium 91.42mg 4%
Potassium 98.74mg 2%
Total Carbs 6.98g 2%
Sugars 5.68g 23%
Dietary Fiber 0.34g 1%
Protein 5.14g 10%
Vitamin C 4.6mg 8%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 2%
Iron 0.7mg 4%
Calcium 51.1mg 5%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 192.24 Kcal (805 kJ)
Calories from fat 134.18 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 14.91g 19%
Cholesterol 155.75mg 43%
Sodium 109.61mg 4%
Potassium 118.38mg 2%
Total Carbs 8.37g 2%
Sugars 6.8g 23%
Dietary Fiber 0.41g 1%
Protein 6.16g 10%
Vitamin C 5.5mg 8%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 2%
Iron 0.8mg 4%
Calcium 61.2mg 5%

* 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

  • 4.2
    Points
  • 4
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium

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