Glovasky Family Easter Bread

Glovasky Family Easter Bread is a traditional Eastern European bread typically made during Easter celebrations. It is known for its soft and fluffy texture, sweet flavors from the raisins and candied citrus peel, and beautiful braided shape.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 190 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 12.

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Glovasky Family Easter Bread

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: Eastern European, European Courses: Bread, Breakfast, Dessert, Snack Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 30 min Cook Time 40 min Rest Time 120 min Total Time 3 hrs 10 mins

Servings: 12 Calories: 2340

Best Season: Spring

Ingredients

Servings

• 3 cup All-purpose flour
• 1 packet Dry yeast
• ¹⁄₂ cup Sugar
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Salt
• ¹⁄₂ cup Unsalted butter
• 2 large Eggs
• ¹⁄₂ cup Milk
• ¹⁄₂ cup Raisins
• ¹⁄₄ cup Candied citrus peel
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 1 large Egg yolk
• ¹⁄₂ cup Powdered sugar

Instructions

1. In a large bowl, combine flour, yeast, sugar, and salt.
2. Cut the butter into small pieces and add it to the bowl.
3. In a separate bowl, beat the eggs and milk together.
4. Pour the egg mixture into the flour mixture and stir until well combined.
5. Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 5 minutes, until smooth and elastic.
6. Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
7. Once the dough has risen, punch it down and knead in the raisins, candied citrus peel, and vanilla extract.
8. Divide the dough into three equal parts and braid them together to form a loaf.
9. Transfer the braided loaf to a greased baking sheet and let it rise again for 30 minutes.
10. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
11. Brush the top of the loaf with the beaten egg yolk and bake for 35-40 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through.
12. Remove from the oven and let the bread cool on a wire rack.
13. Dust with powdered sugar before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 195kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 6g10%

Total Carbohydrate 30g10%

Sugars 5g

Protein 6g12%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.