CZECH CHRISTMAS HOSKA
Traditional Czechoslovakian Christmas Bread. Serve with butter. Some people toast it, use jelly, or even butter and powdered sugar...depending upon local customs and family preference. It is a day-long project, but well worth the effort.
Provided by Carol Ponec-Nemec
Categories Bread Yeast Bread Recipes
Time 5h30m
Yield 30
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Dissolve yeast in warm water.
- In a large bowl, cream sugar and butter. Add beaten egg and salt. Stir in cooled milk and then the yeast. Add 1 1/2 cups sifted flour; beat into a smooth batter. Cover and let rise until light, about one hour.
- Stir spices and dried orange zest into the sponge. Add 4 1/2 cups of flour to make a soft dough. Place on a lightly floured board, and knead until smooth and elastic. Knead in raisins and candied peel. Put in a well oiled bowl, and turn once to coat the surface of the dough. Cover. Set aside to rise until double in bulk, about 2 hours.
- Divide dough into ten parts, roll into desired lengths, and let rise about 15 minutes.
- On a heavily greased baking sheet, make a braid of three parts, beginning in the center and working braid loosely toward each end. Pinch ends together. Twist the remaining two pieces together, and place on the base of the braid. In a small bowl, beat together egg yolk and milk; brush the loaf with this mixture. Sprinkle sliced almonds over the loaf. Repeat process for second loaf. Let rise about 45 minutes.
- Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 45 minutes. Transfer bread to a wire rack, and cool completely. Cover while cooling with a tea towel to make a soft crust. Sprinkle with confectioners' sugar.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 177.3 calories, Carbohydrate 29.4 g, Cholesterol 22.3 mg, Fat 4.9 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 2.4 g, Sodium 110 mg, Sugar 6.2 g
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[email protected]I'm so glad I found this recipe. This is the best hoska I've ever had. It's the perfect balance of sweet and savory.
Krishna Dangaura ddd j
[email protected]This is a great recipe! The hoska was easy to make and it turned out delicious. I will definitely be making this again.
Ramat Nabi
[email protected]I made this hoska for my Christmas party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it. I especially liked the fact that it's not too sweet.
Christian Cornejo
[email protected]This hoska is so delicious! The filling is sweet and tangy, and the dough is perfectly fluffy. I will definitely be making this again.
Pjh Simmons
[email protected]I've been looking for a good hoska recipe for a while now, and I'm so glad I found this one. It's the best hoska I've ever had!
Ky'Rell Northern
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The hoska was so easy to make and it turned out perfect. I love the combination of sweet and savory flavors.
Rukundo Great Junior
[email protected]I made this hoska for my family and they absolutely loved it! It was so moist and fluffy, and the filling was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.
Daniyal Farooq
[email protected]The hoska was a hit at our Christmas party! Everyone loved it. I especially liked the crispy crust and the sweet filling.
Rameen Fatima
[email protected]This was my first time making hoska, and it turned out amazing! The dough was easy to work with and the filling was flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
Mohammad Roben
[email protected]My Czech grandmother used to make this every Christmas. It's so delicious and brings back so many fond memories. Thank you for sharing this recipe!