Vaisiu Pyragas -- Fruit Bread (Lithuania) Recipe

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Directions:

  1. In a large bowl whisk together yeast, JUST 1/2 cup of the sugar, milk, JUST 3 cups of the flour & salt, combining until smooth, then cover & let stand for 1 hour.
  2. After the 1 hour, add the 4 ounces of melted butter, eggs, another 1/2 cup of sugar & the remaining flour, & knead until smooth & elastic, about 5 minutes.
  3. Add chopped fruits, raisins & nuts & knead until well incorporated, then cover & let rise until doubled, about 1 hour.
  4. In a small container, mix 1/2 cup of sugar with the cinnamon & set aside, then grease two large loaf pans.
  5. Divide dough in half &, on a lightly floured surface, roll each half, one at a time, into a rectangle about 12 inches by 16 inches.
  6. Spread each half with melted butter & the sugar/cinnamon mixture, then roll the dough up lengthwise & tuck in the ends before placing them in the prepared loaf pans.
  7. Cover pans with greased plastic wrap & let rise until doubled.
  8. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F & bake for 10 minutes, then reduce heat to 350 degrees F & bake 50 minutes longer.
  9. Turn loaves out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
  10. If desired, the loaves can be served plain, dusted with powdered sugar or drizzled with a vanilla icing.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 2195.69 Kcal (9193 kJ)
Calories from fat 494.79 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 54.98g 85%
Cholesterol 232.77mg 78%
Sodium 1343.33mg 56%
Potassium 1678.38mg 36%
Total Carbs 413.57g 138%
Sugars 79.84g 319%
Dietary Fiber 18.63g 75%
Protein 47.25g 94%
Vitamin C 479.8mg 800%
Vitamin A 0.4mg 14%
Iron 6.3mg 35%
Calcium 1128.6mg 113%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 314.23 Kcal (1316 kJ)
Calories from fat 70.81 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 7.87g 85%
Cholesterol 33.31mg 78%
Sodium 192.25mg 56%
Potassium 240.2mg 36%
Total Carbs 59.19g 138%
Sugars 11.43g 319%
Dietary Fiber 2.67g 75%
Protein 6.76g 94%
Vitamin C 68.7mg 800%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 14%
Iron 0.9mg 35%
Calcium 161.5mg 113%

* 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

  • 47.7
    Points
  • 62
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • good source of fiber

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium,
  • High in Sugar

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