Russian Holiday Bread Recipe

Name: Russian Holiday Bread
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast; 1/2 cup warm water (110u00b0 to 115u00b0); 2 large eggs, room temperature; 3/4 cup 2% milk; 1/2 cup sugar; 1/4 cup butter, softened; 2 teaspoons salt; 2 teaspoons grated lemon zest; 1 teaspoon ground cardamom; 4 to 5 cups all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup chopped blanched almonds; 1/4 cup each chopped candied citron, orange peel and red cherries; 1/4 cup raisins

Servings: persons

2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast
1/2 cup warm water (110u00b0 to 115u00b0)
2 large eggs, room temperature
3/4 cup 2% milk
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup butter, softened
2 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
1 teaspoon ground cardamom
4 to 5 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup chopped blanched almonds
1/4 cup each chopped candied citron, orange peel and red cherries
1/4 cup raisins

1
In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add the eggs, milk, sugar, butter, salt, lemon zest, cardamom and 2 cups flour. Beat until smooth. Beat in the almonds, citron, orange peel, cherries and raisins. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough (dough will be sticky).
2
Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease the top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.
3
Punch dough down. Shape into two loaves. Place in two greased 8x4-in. loaf pans. Cover and let rise until nearly doubled, about 30 minutes.
4
Bake at 350u00b0 for 40-45 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool.

773

kcal

Calories

Fat

110

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast, 1/2 cup warm water (110u00b0 to 115u00b0), 2 large eggs, room temperature, 3/4 cup 2% milk, and more.

Yes, Russian Holiday 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.

Russian Holiday Bread

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