Gramma Skopeks Holiday Hoska Recipe

Name: Gramma Skopeks Holiday Hoska
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 5 tsp. Bob's Red Mill active dry yeast; 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened; 1/2 cup sugar; 2 large eggs, at room temperature; 1 tsp. salt; 1/4 tsp. Simply Organic nutmeg; 1 tsp. grated lemon zest; 4 cups Bob's Red Mill organic unbleached white flour; 1/2 cup golden seedless raisins; 1/2 cup chopped or slivered almonds; 1 large egg yolk; Florida Crystals Organic Powdered Sugar, for dusting

Servings: persons

5 tsp. Bob's Red Mill active dry yeast
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
1/2 cup sugar
2 large eggs, at room temperature
1 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. Simply Organic nutmeg
1 tsp. grated lemon zest
4 cups Bob's Red Mill organic unbleached white flour
1/2 cup golden seedless raisins
1/2 cup chopped or slivered almonds
1 large egg yolk
Florida Crystals Organic Powdered Sugar, for dusting

1
Dissolve yeast in 1 cup warm water, and set aside.
2
Combine butter and sugar in bowl with electric mixer and until smooth.
3
Blend in eggs, salt, nutmeg, and lemon zest.
4
Alternately mix in yeast mixture and flour, if necessary, so that the dough is elastic, but not too sticky.
5
Shape dough into ball, cover with towel, and let rise 1 hour.
6
Knead raisins and almonds into dough.
7
Divide in half, then divide each half into 6 equal pieces (you should have 12 pieces).
8
Roll 3 dough pieces into 1/2-inch-thick ropes.
9
Braid together on floured work surface, pinching together braid at both ends.
10
Repeat until you have 4 braids.
11
Line baking sheet with parchment paper.
12
Place 2 braids on baking sheet.
13
Place remaining 2 braids on top., so there are 2 double-stacked loaves.
14
Cover with towel, and let rise 1 hour.
15
Preheat oven to 350F.
16
Beat egg yolk with 1 Tbs.
17
water in bowl.
18
Brush loaves with egg wash. Bake 45-50 minutes, until golden brown.
19
Serve warm, dusted with powdered sugar.

948

kcal

Calories

Fat

121

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 5 tsp. Bob's Red Mill active dry yeast, 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened, 1/2 cup sugar, 2 large eggs, at room temperature, and more.

Yes, Gramma Skopeks Holiday Hoska 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.

Gramma Skopeks Holiday Hoska

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