HOUSKA - BOHEMIAN CHRISTMAS BREAD
This is a traditional Bohemian Christmas Bread. It's along the same lines of the German Christmas Stollen. Houska is pronounced - "ho-ska". I prefer this over the German Version because I don't like the taste of the traditional dried, candied Christmas fruit.
Provided by Lori Borgmann
Categories Other Breads
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- 1. Dissolve yeast in water. Combine sugar and butter. When combined add beaten egg and salt. Stir in the scalded milk AFTER IT HAS COOLED and the yeast. Add 2 cups flour. Beat until smooth. Let rise about 1/2 hour. Add almonds and raisins. Mix well. Add rest of the flour to make a soft dough. Turn on board and knead until smooth. Place in a greased bowl and let rise about 45 minutes. Punch down in bowl and let rise again for 45 minutes. Then put in two greased bread pans. Let rise again for another 45 minutes. Bake 45 minutes at 325 degrees. Brush with beaten egg and 1 Tablespoon of water before baking.
- 2. This is time consuming so make sure you have plenty of time on your hands! Letting the dough rise multiple times is key to this bread! Once you taste it you will realize that it was well worth the work! A stand mixer works great when making sweet breads!
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Tutul Hasan
[email protected]I love this bread! It's so soft and fluffy, and the dried fruit and nuts give it a wonderful flavor. I always make it for Christmas, and it's always a hit.
Ntombifuthi Satywa
[email protected]This bread was a bit of a challenge to make, but it was worth it. The dough is sticky and difficult to work with, but the bread is absolutely delicious.
Nompilo Mazibuko
[email protected]I've never made Houska bread before, but this recipe was easy to follow and the bread turned out great! It's a delicious and festive treat that I'll definitely be making again.
Aliyu Abdulkarim
[email protected]This bread is a Christmas tradition in my family. We make it every year, and it's always a hit. The dough is so easy to work with, and the bread always turns out perfect.
HK HRIDOY KHAN
[email protected]This bread was delicious! The dried fruit and nuts gave it a wonderful flavor and texture. I will definitely be making this again for Christmas.
Fardan khan
[email protected]This bread was a bit too dry for my taste, but the flavor was good. I think I'll try adding some more liquid next time.
Dale Griffin
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of sweet breads, but this one was really good. The dough was light and airy, and the dried fruit and nuts added a nice touch of sweetness. I would definitely make this again.
Hello Says
[email protected]This bread is amazing! It's so soft and fluffy, and the dried fruit and nuts give it a wonderful flavor. I will definitely be making this again and again.
Hassan Omosh
[email protected]Overall, I thought this bread was pretty good. It was easy to make, and it had a nice flavor. I would definitely make it again.
Michele Crider
[email protected]This bread was a huge disappointment. The dough was difficult to work with, and the bread turned out dry and crumbly.
Mohammad Wakil Amiri
[email protected]This bread was a bit too sweet for my taste, but my family loved it. I think I'll try using less sugar next time.
Shiwi Shiwi
[email protected]This bread is so delicious! The dried fruit and nuts give it a wonderful flavor and texture. I will definitely be making this again.
Frank Rojas
[email protected]I've been making this bread for years, and it's always a favorite. The dough is so easy to work with, and the bread always turns out perfect.
Blank Grimreaper
[email protected]This Bohemian Christmas bread is a delicious and festive treat. The sweet dough is studded with dried fruit and nuts, and the bread has a beautiful golden crust. I made this bread for my family last Christmas, and it was a huge hit.