Hoska - Czechoslovakian Christmas Bread Recipe

Name: Hoska - Czechoslovakian Christmas Bread
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 (1/4 ounce) packages dry yeast; 2 cups warm milk; 1 cup sugar; 3 whole eggs; 2 egg yolks; 1 cup butter; 1 1/2 teaspoons salt; 8 cups flour; 2 teaspoons vanilla; 1 orange rind, grated; 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg; 1 cup raisins; 1 cup sliced almonds

Servings: persons

2 (1/4 ounce) packages dry yeast
2 cups warm milk
1 cup sugar
3 whole eggs
2 egg yolks
1 cup butter
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
8 cups flour
2 teaspoons vanilla
1 orange rind, grated
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1 cup raisins
1 cup sliced almonds

1
Dissolve yeast in 1/2 cup lukewarm water until bubbly. To the warm milk add soft butter, salt, sugar, vanilla, spices and orange rind. Let cool to lukewarm.
2
Add yeast mixture and beaten eggs and mix well. Sift in 4 cups flour, stirring well, add raisins and nuts alternately. Then add remaining flour, beat until dough does not stick to bowl.
3
Turn out on floured board and knead until smooth and elastic about 8 or 10 minutes. Put in greased bowl, cover and let rise in warm place until doubled, about 1 1/2 hours. Punch down dough and divide in half. This make 2 loaves.
4
Cut 4 large and 5 smaller portions, roll each into long rolls. Braid the 4 rolls forming a loaf. Put on pan lined with greased brown paper. Braid the 3 smaller rolls and place on top, then remaining 2 pieces on top.
5
Brush with beaten egg whites in a little water. Let rise to double in bulk. For rich crust brush with melted butter during baking. Bake at 400 degrees for 15 minutes, lower temperature to 325 degrees for 45 minutes longer depending on how you like it.

1955

kcal

Calories

Fat

252

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 (1/4 ounce) packages dry yeast, 2 cups warm milk, 1 cup sugar, 3 whole eggs, and more.

Yes, Hoska - Czechoslovakian Christmas Bread falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Hoska - Czechoslovakian Christmas Bread

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