PASKA BREAD

2 Cups All-Purpose Flour 1/2 Cup Milk 4 oz (113g) Unsalted Butter 1/3 Cup Raisins 1/4 Cup Sugar 1 Egg 1 Tsp Instant Yeast 1/4 Tsp Cardamom Powder 1 Tsp Salt 2 Tsp Vegetable Oil PREPARATIONS: None. DIRECTIONS: 1- Warm the milk to 120º F (49º C) in a saucepan. 2- Stir in instant yeast and sugar. 3- Soften the butter. Add the milk mixture and fold until well mixed. 4- While whisking, add an egg and continue whisking for few minutes. 5- Whisk in cardamom powder. 6- In a separate container, combine flour and salt. 7- Gradually, whisk in the flour and raisins. (add more flour if needed) 8- Knead the dough for 10 minutes. 9- Transfer the dough to a greased (with vegetable oil) bowl. Cover the bowl with a lid or plastic wrap. 10- Rest the dough for 2 hours to rise. 11- Transfer the risen dough to a greased bakeware. 12- Preheat oven to 355º F (179º C), bake the paska for 40 minutes.

CALORIES & NUTRITION

PASKA BREAD CALORIES & NUTRITION VALUES

Paska bread is commonly made during Easter in Eastern European countries. The name Paska (Ukrainian) comes from Pesakh or passover from Hebrew. Pasha is made various ways in different countries but it has become a symbol of Easter for many Eastern Europeans. One serving of Paska (3.5oz / 100g) has 353 calories (160 calories from fat), 17.8g total fat (10.2g saturated fat), 67mg cholesterol, 502mg sodium, 107mg potassium, 42.8g total carbohydrates (1.4g dietary fiber, 11.1g sugars), and 6.2g protein. One serving of Paska contains 10 percent vitamin A (DV) and 12 percent Iron.