Directions:
- In a medium bowl combine yeast, 1 tablespoon flour, 1 tablespoon sugar, and 1/4 warm water (100° to 110°).
- Mix until smooth.
- Set bowl aside until mixture is bubbly, 10 to 15 minutes.
- FOR THE SPONGE: Add 4 cups of the flour and milk to yeast mixture.
- With a wooden spoon, mix until well combined.
- Cover with plastic wrap, and let rise at room temperature until double in size, about 30 minutes.
- 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.
- Add the SPONGE mixture.
- Add salt, vanilla extract, lemon zest, orange zest, rum or brandy, melted butter, and vegetable oil.
- Whisk on medium speed until combined.
- Remove whisk attachment from machine, and fit with the dough hook attachment.
- With mixer on medium-low speed, gradually add enough of the remaining 8 cups flour until dough comes away from side of bowl.
- Transfer dough to a clean work surface.
- Knead dough, adding any remaining flour if necessary, until smooth and elastic, 5 to 10 minutes.
- Transfer dough to a large bowl, and cover with a cloth or plastic wrap.
- Place in a warm spot away from drafts, and let it rise until double in size, 1 to 2 hours.
- {Ihad no dough hook so I used wooden spoon and then my hands,{mix well at least 15 min.
- By hand} Place rack in lower two-thirds of oven, and heat to 350°.
- Butter two 9-inch saucepans.
- Cut a piece of waxed paper{I use parchment paper} about 2 inches longer than the circumference of the saucepan.
- Fold this in half lengthwise to make a double thickness.
- Place inside the saucepan, patting it to adhere to the butter.
- The collar should extend 3 to 4 inches above the rim of the saucepan.
- Seal the 2-inch flap with more butter.
- {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.
- Divide remaining two-thirds dough evenly between saucepans.
- Place bowl and saucepans of dough in a warm place to rise for about 30 minutes.
- After 30 minutes, on a clean work surface, shape reserved dough into desired motifssolar, crosses, rosettes, birds, braids, scrolls, etc.
- Keep any dough that is not being used covered with plastic to prevent it from drying out.
- TO ATTACH MOTIFS: Brush surface of risen dough in saucepans with 3 lightly beaten egg whites.
- 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.
- Keep in a warm place to rise until it reaches almost the top of pans, 20 to 30 minutes.
- FOR THE GLAZE: In a small bowl, whisk together remaining 3 egg yolks and 1 tablespoon water.
- Brush egg mixture on surface of loaves.
- Bake 350 F.
- For 10 minutes, then lower the oven temperature to 325°, and bake for an additional 50 minutes.
- Cool paska in pans for 30 minutes.
- When paska has cooled but is still warm, gently remove from pans, and transfer to a rack to cool.
- Makes two 9-inch round loaves.
Nutrition Facts
| 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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