CZECH CHRISTMAS HOSKA
Traditional Czechoslovakian Christmas Bread. Serve with butter. Some people toast it, use jelly, or even butter and powdered sugar...depending upon local customs and family preference. It is a day-long project, but well worth the effort.
Provided by Carol Ponec-Nemec
Categories Bread Yeast Bread Recipes
Time 5h30m
Yield 30
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Dissolve yeast in warm water.
- In a large bowl, cream sugar and butter. Add beaten egg and salt. Stir in cooled milk and then the yeast. Add 1 1/2 cups sifted flour; beat into a smooth batter. Cover and let rise until light, about one hour.
- Stir spices and dried orange zest into the sponge. Add 4 1/2 cups of flour to make a soft dough. Place on a lightly floured board, and knead until smooth and elastic. Knead in raisins and candied peel. Put in a well oiled bowl, and turn once to coat the surface of the dough. Cover. Set aside to rise until double in bulk, about 2 hours.
- Divide dough into ten parts, roll into desired lengths, and let rise about 15 minutes.
- On a heavily greased baking sheet, make a braid of three parts, beginning in the center and working braid loosely toward each end. Pinch ends together. Twist the remaining two pieces together, and place on the base of the braid. In a small bowl, beat together egg yolk and milk; brush the loaf with this mixture. Sprinkle sliced almonds over the loaf. Repeat process for second loaf. Let rise about 45 minutes.
- Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 45 minutes. Transfer bread to a wire rack, and cool completely. Cover while cooling with a tea towel to make a soft crust. Sprinkle with confectioners' sugar.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 177.3 calories, Carbohydrate 29.4 g, Cholesterol 22.3 mg, Fat 4.9 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 2.4 g, Sodium 110 mg, Sugar 6.2 g
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Keilani Devora
[email protected]So glad I tried this recipe!
Useng Useng
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper!
Fernanda
[email protected]Perfect for Christmas morning!
Anthony Bangura
[email protected]Will definitely be making this again.
Fatou Youla
[email protected]Loved the combination of poppy seeds and walnuts.
Khan op Qayyum
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Dylan Piggott
[email protected]The hoska turned out great! It was a bit fiddly to make, but the instructions were clear and easy to follow. The bread was soft and fluffy, and the filling was sweet and flavorful. Overall, I'm very happy with the results.
Akay i ug
[email protected]This recipe was a bit time-consuming, but it was worth the effort. The hoska was absolutely delicious, and it was a big hit with my family and friends.
Rj Kashi
[email protected]This was a delicious and unique Christmas bread. The poppy seed and walnut filling was a lovely surprise, and the bread itself was soft and flavorful. I'll definitely be making this again next year.
Breyaunly Mojaki
[email protected]I've never made hoska before, but this recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing! The bread was soft and fluffy, and the filling was sweet and flavorful. I'll definitely be making this again.
Oaklynn Smiles
[email protected]This recipe was an absolute hit with my family! The hoska turned out perfectly golden brown and had a delightful, slightly sweet flavor. I loved the combination of poppy seeds and walnuts in the filling, which added a lovely crunch and a nutty flavor