Christmas Houska Recipe

Name: Christmas Houska
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cakes yeast; 1 1/4 c. sugar; 6 eggs; 1/2 c. chopped almonds; 1 grated lemon rind; 3 c. milk; 1 1/2 c. butter; 1 c. raisins; 9 to 10 c. flour; 1 1/2 tsp. salt

Servings: persons

1
Put yeast into 1/2 cup lukewarm milk and let rise.
2
Cream the butter and sugar together.
3
Add eggs, one at a time.
4
Mix well. Then add yeast, milk, salt and grated rind.
5
Make dough pretty thick and add nuts and raisins.
6
Knead the dough until smooth and not sticky.
7
Let rise.
8
Then put the dough on board and divide for braids.
9
Bake at 425u00b0 for 20 minutes, then 375u00b0 for another 40 minutes.
10
Frost with confectioners sugar frosting.
11
Sprinkle with almonds and cherries.

2260

kcal

Calories

111

Fat

267

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cakes yeast, 1 1/4 c. sugar, 6 eggs, 1/2 c. chopped almonds, and more.

Yes, Christmas Houska falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Christmas Houska

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