Polish Houska (Braided Raisin Nut Bread) Recipe
Servings: 12
Ingredients
- 1/4 c. lowfat milk
- 2 pkg. dry yeast
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 3/4 c. lowfat milk
- 1 stick sweet butter, cut into chunks
- 3 Large eggs, lightly beaten
- 1/4 c. sugar
- 4 1/4 - 5 c. unbleached flour
- 1/2 c. slivered almonds
- 1/2 c. golden brown raisins, soaked in hot water till plump
- 1/4 c. minced candied citron
- 1 teaspoon salt
Directions
- Heat 1/4 c. lowfat milk to lukewarm in small sauce pan. Add in yeast and 1 tsp. sugar. Set in hot place till mix bubbles, about 5 min. Scald lowfat milk. Add in butter; stir to heat. Let cold till lukewarm. Beat Large eggs in large mixing bowl. Add in 1/4 c. sugar, salt, lowfat milk and yeast mixtures. Mix well. Gradually stir in 4 c. of flour or possibly more as needed. Dough should be soft but not sticky. Stir in slivered almonds, raisins and citron.
- Turn out onto lightly floured board. Knead 3 to 5 min or possibly till smooth and slightly elastic. Place in greased bowl, cover with a clean linen towel and let rise in hot place till dough doubles in bulk, about 45 min to 1 hour. Punch down, knead on board 2 to 3 min. Return to bowl, let rise again till double, about 30 min. Punch down, divide dough into seven equal pcs. Roll each into a rope about 1 inch in diameter. Braid four ropes for base. Place on baking sheet which is covered with parchment paper, tucking under ends of braid. I don't use parchment paper, I grease the pan. Braid remaining three ropes, tucking under ends. Place on top of base, gently pushing down.
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 105g | |
| Recipe makes 12 servings | |
| Calories 321 | |
| Calories from Fat 92 | 29% |
| Total Fat 10.51g | 13% |
| Saturated Fat 5.5g | 22% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 73mg | 24% |
| Sodium 277mg | 12% |
| Potassium 188mg | 5% |
| Total Carbs 48.67g | 13% |
| Dietary Fiber 2.0g | 7% |
| Sugars 9.94g | 7% |
| Protein 8.33g | 13% |
