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Ukrainian Recipes: Ukrainian Easter Bread - Babka
This recipe makes 4-5 loaves.
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3 tbsp yeast 1 tsp sugar ********* 1/2 cup water 2 cups scalded milk, cooled 1/2 lb melted butter 10 yolks and 2 whole eggs, well-beaten |
1 cup sugar 1 tsp salt grated rind of 1 lemon 1 orange, juice of 1 tsp vanilla (optional) 9-10 cups flour 1 cup raisins |
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This image from the Ukrainian Bread Calendar, 1991, by Mary Stefura.
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- Add yeast to the remaining ingredients, adding flour and raisins last to make very soft dough.
- Let rise. When doubled in bulk, punch down and let rise again.
- Put in greased pans (let rise). Bake at 325° F for 3/4 - 1 hour, depends on size of pans.
Note from the Ukrainian Bread Calendar: this bread may be iced, and served with unsalted butter and honey.
Pillsbury has a nice page giving hints and tricks for yeast and kneaded breads, check it out!
