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Paska
: Traditional Easter Bread With Soft Sweet Texture

185 mins
Cooking Time
Intermediate
Difficulty
11
Ingredients
Veg + Egg
Diet
Paska is a traditional Easter bread prepared in Eastern European homes, especially in Ukraine and neighbouring regions, where it symbolises celebration and the end of fasting. The enriched dough, made with eggs, milk, and butter, creates a soft interior and a gently browned crust that makes it stand out on festive tables. This Easter bread is often shaped into round loaves and sometimes decorated on top, reflecting both cultural and seasonal importance. The addition of raisins and saffron brings subtle sweetness and aroma, while the slow proofing helps develop its characteristic light texture. Paska fits well into Easter meals, either served plain, lightly sweetened, or paired with butter and tea during morning gatherings.

Ingredients

UNITSIngredients
6–7 cups(800 g)Flour (high-protein/bread flour)
4 tspActive dry yeast
5 tbsp Sugar
1 1/2 cupsMilk
3Eggs
1/4 cupButter
2 1/4 tspSalt
1/2 tspVanilla extract (optional)
1/2 cupRaisins (optional)
a few strandsSaffron (optional)
2 tbspCoarse sugar (optional)

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Directions

Description - Step 1

Activate yeast

Warm the milk until it feels slightly warm to the touch, then add yeast and a teaspoon of sugar. Let it sit undisturbed until the surface turns frothy. This step ensures the yeast is active and will help the dough rise properly.

Step 1
Activate yeast
5 Minutes
Step 2
Mix the dough
10 Minutes
Step 3
Knead dough
10 Minutes
Step 4
First proof
90 Minutes

FAQs

Paska is a traditional festive bread prepared during Easter to mark the celebration after fasting. It carries symbolic value and is often shared with family during gatherings.