This classic Easter recipe is shared and loved by many Russians and Ukrainians. Paski is a deliciously soft bread that tastes amazing as is or acts as the perfect base for other recipes like French Toast.
Holiday food is special. It tastes divine. Every dish on the table is tempting. Our Easter dinner table is always full of delicious foods but it is never complete without Paski.
Paski is the perfect bread to serve during the holidays. It pairs well with everything. It is delicious all by itself. And it comes into existence with some effort.
Don’t let that steer you away though, because this Easter bread is well worth the time, I promise. These round-shaped, raisin-filled sweetbreads are melt-in-your-mouth yummy.
Tips to make the perfect Paska bread
- Use a bread machine, if you have one. It’ll help cut the time and form the perfect dough.
- When choosing your flour, try reaching for Canadian flour. Canadian flour is my go-to for so many recipes.
- Soak your raisins – this gives them a softer, fluffier texture.
- Add your raisins in after the dough is formed.
- If you don’t have an Easter bread mold (I didn’t), you can line oven-safe pots with parchment paper as I did.
- Wait until your bread is completely cool to pour on your icing. Otherwise, the icing will melt off and be quite transparent. You won’t get that pretty finish.
- Paska is very special in my home and is an absolute must for Easter. I hope you give this recipe a try for your next holiday, or on any day really. It is always a treat.
So, let’s pull this bread together! You will need:
- milk
- sour cream
- eggs
- unsalted butter
- sugar
- oil
- dry active yeast
- vanilla
- flour
- raisins
For the tasty frosting on top, you’ll need:
- egg whites
- icing sugar
- sprinkles
Directions for Easter Bread (Paski)
Steps
For the bread:
In a bread machine bucket, combine all bread ingredients except for the raisins.
Turn your bread machine on “dough”. This will work the dough for about 2 hours and 30 minutes.
Meanwhile prepare your pots or pans by lining with parchment paper. If you choose to add raisins, do so now by mixing in by hand.
Divid the dough between the two pots and let it sit on the counter for 10 minutes, it will rise just a bit more.
Turn your oven on to 350F and put the dough into the oven for 40 minutes.
For the frosting:
Beat 3 egg whites for 2 minutes or until it becomes white and fluffy.
Add in 1 ½ cups of icing sugar and combine.
Pour the frosting over the cooled easter bread and top with some sprinkles.
Happy Easter!
Ingredients
For the Paska Bread:
- 1.25 cups milk
- 2 Tbsp sour cream
- 2 large eggs
- 100 g unsalted butter (melted)
- ¼ cup sugar
- ½ Tbsp oil (any other than olive oil)
- 1 Tbsp dry active yeast
- 1 pinch vanilla (per 8 servings).
- 4 cups flour
- 1 handful raisins
For the frosting:
- 3 egg whites
- 1.5 cups icing sugar
- sprinkles
Instructions
For the bread:
In a bread machine bucket, combine all bread ingredients except for the raisins.
Turn your bread machine on “dough”. This will work the dough for about 2 hours and 30 minutes.
Meanwhile prepare your pots or pans by lining with parchment paper. If you choose to add raisins, do so now by mixing in by hand.
Divid the dough between the two pots and let it sit on the counter for 10 minutes, it will rise just a bit more.
Turn your oven on to 350F and put the dough into the oven for 40 minutes.
For the frosting:
Beat 3 egg whites for 2 minutes or until it becomes white and fluffy.
Add in 1 ½ cups of icing sugar and combine.
Pour the frosting over the cooled easter bread and top with some sprinkles.
Happy Easter!
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