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Easter Bread (Paska)

This paska bread is the perfect balance of light & fluffy brioche bread and plump, juicy raisins. Topped with a simple glaze, it simply melts in your mouth!
Course Bread
Cuisine Russian, Ukrainian
Keyword Easter Bread, Easter Bread Recipe, Paska
Prep Time 2 hours
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Servings 20 servings
Calories 374kcal
Author Natalya Drozhzhin

Ingredients

Bread

Topping

Instructions

Baking the Paska Bread

  • In the bowl of a stand mixer, combine the lukewarm milk with the yeast and two cups of flour. Cover the bowl with a towel and set it aside in a warm place for about 30 minutes.
    dough starter in a mixing bowl
  • While the dough is rising, separate the egg yolks from the egg whites and place them in separate bowls. Whisk the egg yolks with 1 cup of sugar. Then, beat the egg whites until they turn foamy and reach stiff peaks.
    Egg whites and egg yolks in two bowl
  • Mix the egg yolk mixture into the dough, followed by the melted butter, vanilla extract, and foamy egg whites.
    Easter bread dough in the making
  • Mix the rest of the flour into the dough in small portions. Using the dough hook attachment, knead the dough until it becomes elastic, smooth, and a bit sticky.
    Paska dough in a making
  • Cover the dough with a towel and set it aside to rise for 30 minutes. Note: the dough will be a bit soft and runny, this is normal. Don’t be tempted to add extra flour.
    Dough mixture in a large mixing bowl
  • While the dough is rising, soak the raisins in warm water for 15 minutes. Drain the raisins and mix them into the dough. Cover the bowl with a towel and let the dough rise for 30 more minutes.
    Paska bread dough with raisins
  • With oiled hands, fill up each paska bread mold about halfway with the dough. Cover the molds with a towel and allow them to rise for 30 more minutes.
    Paska breads are formed
  • Bake the bread at 350°F for about 30 minutes, depending on the size of your paska. Let the bread cool completely at room temperature.
    Easter bread with another one next to it

Making the Paska Bread Topping

  • In a medium bowl, whisk the powdered sugar and milk together until smooth. Transfer the frosting into a piping bag or a plastic storage bag with one of the edges snipped off.
    Milk and powdered sugar combined in a measuring cup using a spatula
  • Drizzle the glaze along the sides of the bread and completely cover the tops. Optionally, add some sprinkles on top. Enjoy!
    A ziploc bag being used to pour glaze over the top of the Easter Bread

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Nutrition

Calories: 374kcal | Carbohydrates: 64g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 73mg | Sodium: 107mg | Potassium: 218mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 23g | Vitamin A: 364IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 2mg