Polish Easter bread, also known as chałka or chleb wielkanocny, is a traditional sweet bread that is enjoyed during the Easter season. This braided loaf is often decorated with colorful sprinkles, eggs, or flowers and has a soft, fluffy texture with a slightly sweet flavor. With its rich history and symbolism, Polish Easter bread is a centerpiece of many Easter celebrations, carrying a deep meaning and adding a touch of warmth and festivity to any Easter table.
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POLISH EASTER BREAD
This recipe is from Poland is called Babka Wielkanocna. This recipe is from recipegoldmine.com and is posted for ZWT4
Provided by Lavender Lynn
Categories Yeast Breads
Time 3h15m
Yield 20 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Beat butter and sugar in large bowl until blended.
- Beat in egg yolks until well blended.
- Dissolve yeast in warm water.
- Stir yeast mixture, orange peel, lemon peel, cinnamon and salt into butter mixture.
- Stir in flour alternately with the milk, beating well after each addition, until soft dough forms.
- Stir in raisins.
- Cover; let rise in warm place until double, about 1 1/2 hours.
- Stir down dough; spoon into greased and floured10 x 4-inch tube pan or 12 cup bundt cake pan.
- Cover; let rise until double, about 1 hour.
- Heat oven to 350 degreesF
- Bake until bread is golden brown, 35 to 40 minutes.
- Cool 5 minutes.
- Remove from pan; cool completely.
- Sprinkle with confectioners sugar if desired.
CHEESE-FILLED EASTER POLISH BREAD (BABKA)
This is a delicious sweet bread with a swirl of orange and vanilla-flavored cheese. It is easy to make and too easy to eat. We will enjoy it this Easter and I hope you enjoy it too! Eat one loaf for Easter and freeze the other for later.
Provided by Ellen Bancroft Ziegler
Categories 100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes Breakfast Bread Recipes
Time 3h55m
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Mix 1 teaspoon sugar, water, and yeast together in a small bowl. Let stand until yeast softens and begins to form a creamy foam, about 5 minutes.
- Heat milk in a small saucepan over medium heat until it begins to bubble. Pour into a large bowl. Stir in 6 tablespoons butter until melted. Let mixture cool to 110 degrees F (43 degrees C), about 5 minutes.
- Mix remaining sugar, yeast mixture, 2 egg yolks, and salt into the milk mixture. Add 3 1/3 cups flour; knead dough until shiny and elastic.
- Place dough in a greased bowl, turning to coat both sides. Cover with greased plastic wrap; let rise until doubled, 1 to 2 hours.
- Combine cream cheese, 1 cup sugar, 2 egg yolks, orange liqueur, orange zest, and 1 vanilla extract in a large bowl; beat with an electric mixer until smooth.
- Mix 1/2 cup sugar and 6 tablespoons flour together in a bowl. Cut in 1/4 cup cold butter with a pastry blender or 2 knives. Stir in almonds.
- Grease two 9x5-inch loaf pans and line the bottom with parchment paper.
- Punch down dough and divide in half. Roll 1 half into a rectangle 1/8-inch thick; keep the other half covered. Spread 1/2 of the cream cheese mixture over the dough. Fold in the short ends of the dough and roll up tightly like a jelly roll. Transfer to a prepared loaf pan. Repeat with remaining dough and cream cheese mixture.
- Brush beaten egg white over the loaves; sprinkle almond topping evenly on top. Cover loaves with greased plastic wrap and let rise until dough reaches above the rim of the pans, about 1 hour.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Bake loaves in the preheated oven until golden brown and an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center registers 190 degrees F (88 degrees C), 40 to 50 minutes. Cool in the pans for 5 minutes. Run a knife along the sides to loosen; let cool completely, about 30 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 298.2 calories, Carbohydrate 32.1 g, Cholesterol 78.2 mg, Fat 16.6 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 5.6 g, SaturatedFat 9.6 g, Sodium 188.7 mg, Sugar 16.1 g
Tips for Baking Polish Easter Bread:
- Use fresh, high-quality ingredients. This will ensure that your bread has the best flavor and texture. - Proof the yeast properly. This will help to ensure that your bread rises properly. - Knead the dough well. This will help to develop the gluten in the flour and give your bread a chewy texture. - Let the dough rise in a warm place. This will help it to rise properly. - Braid the dough before baking. This will give your bread a festive look. - Bake the bread until it is golden brown. This will ensure that it is cooked through. ###Conclusion:
Polish Easter bread is a delicious and festive bread that is perfect for Easter brunch or dinner. With a little planning and effort, you can easily make this bread at home. Just be sure to follow the recipes and tips above, and you'll be sure to have a delicious and beautiful loaf of bread that your family and friends will love.
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