POLISH EASTER BREAD - BOBKA

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We attended a Russian Orthodox Church while living in Boston and I collected many great recipes over these years. My friend Athanasia gave me this recipe which was her mother's in Poland. This was always a favorite with my children! I wish I had some great pictures to post of some of these special, beautiful Easter dishes. Watch for more...

Provided by sassafrasnanc

Categories     Yeast Breads

Time 1h

Yield 1 loaf, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 cups flour
1 (1/4 ounce) package yeast
1/2 cup sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 cup butter
1 1/4 cups milk, lukewarm
5 egg yolks, keep one separate
1 cup golden raisin
1 fresh lemon rind
1/4 cup almonds, sliced and blanched

Steps:

  • Measure 2 cups flour onto piece of waxed paper.
  • Combine other 2 cups flour, yeast, sugar, salt and cinnamon in mixing bowl and mix well.
  • Melt butter and add lukewarm milk.
  • Gradually add dry ingredients and beat at low speed, scraping sides of bowl, 2 minutes.
  • Add 4 egg yolks and 1 more cup of flour.
  • Beat at medium speed 2 minutes or until think and elastic.
  • Gradually stir in last cup of flour with wooden spoon, making a soft dough.
  • Cover and let rise until double.
  • Stir in raisins and lemon rind.
  • Put in a well greased 3 quart fluted tube pan or heavy Bundt pan.
  • Beat 5th egg yolk with 2 tablespoons water and brush top of dough with this mix.
  • Sprinkle almonds over the top and let rise for one hour uncovered.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees and bake for 30-40 minutes. Turn out of pan and cool on rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 344.3, Fat 12.3, SaturatedFat 6.2, Cholesterol 93.1, Sodium 289.3, Carbohydrate 52.1, Fiber 2.1, Sugar 15.8, Protein 7.5

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