Paasiaisleipa ( Finnish Easter Bread) Recipe

Name: Paasiaisleipa ( Finnish Easter Bread)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 - 6 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 3/4 cup sugar; 2 packages active dry yeast or 2 packages fast rising yeast; 2 tablespoons orange rind; 2 teaspoons lemons, rind of; 1 teaspoon ground cardamom; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 3/4 cup milk; 1/2 cup water; 1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine; 2 eggs, at room temperature; 1 cup chopped dates or 1 cup pitted dates, snipped; 1/2 cup chopped slivered almonds, toasted; confectioners' sugar frosting, optional

Servings: persons

6 - 6 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup sugar
2 packages active dry yeast or 2 packages fast rising yeast
2 tablespoons orange rind
2 teaspoons lemons, rind of
1 teaspoon ground cardamom
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup milk
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine
2 eggs, at room temperature
1 cup chopped dates or 1 cup pitted dates, snipped
1/2 cup chopped slivered almonds, toasted
confectioners' sugar frosting, optional

1
In large bowl combine 1 1/2 cups flour, sugar, undissolved yeast, orange peel, lemon peel, cardamom and salt.
2
Heat milk, water, and butter until very warm (120u00b0 to 130u00b0F).
3
Gradually add to dry ingredients and beat 2 minutes at medium speed of electric mixer, scraping bowl occasionally.
4
Add eggs and 1/2 cup flour; beat at high speed 2 minutes, scraping bowl occasionally.
5
Stir in enough additional flour to make soft dough.
6
Knead on lightly floured surface until smooth and elastic, about 8 to 10 minutes.
7
Place in greased bowl, turning to grease top.
8
Cover; let rise in warm, draft-free place until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
9
(For Rapid Rise Yeast, cover kneaded dough; let rest on floured surface 10 minutes. Proceed with recipe).
10
Punch dough down; turn out onto lightly floured surface.
11
Knead in dates and almonds.
12
Divide dough in half; shape into 2 balls.
13
Place in 2 greased 8-inch round cake pans.
14
Cover; let rise in warm, draft-free place until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
15
Bake at 350u00b0F for 35 to 40 minutes, or until done.
16
Remove from pans; cool on wire racks.
17
Top with confectioners' sugar frosting, if desired.

1102

kcal

Calories

Fat

160

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: 6 - 6 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 3/4 cup sugar, 2 packages active dry yeast or 2 packages fast rising yeast, 2 tablespoons orange rind, and more.

Yes, Paasiaisleipa ( Finnish Easter 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.

Paasiaisleipa ( Finnish Easter Bread)

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