CZECH CHRISTMAS HOSKA
Steps:
- Dissolve yeast in warm water. In a large bowl, cream sugar and butter. Add beaten egg and salt. Stir in cooled milk (2 cups), and then the yeast. Add l l/2 cups sifted flour; beat to smooth batter. Cover and let rise until light, about one hour.
- Stir spices and dried orange zest into the sponge. Add 4 l/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 dough 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 l5 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 1 tablespoon 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.
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ahad mahmud
[email protected]I love this hoska! It's the perfect bread for a Christmas morning breakfast.
Nan Sha
[email protected]I'm not a very experienced baker, but this hoska turned out great! It was so easy to make and it was delicious.
Emad Hassan
[email protected]This hoska was a little too eggy for my taste, but my family still enjoyed it.
Todd Ryan
[email protected]I've been making this hoska for years and it's always a favorite. It's the perfect bread for a special occasion.
Abdul Aziz Zaor
[email protected]This is the best hoska recipe I've ever tried. It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfect.
Muzakkirkhanjadoon
[email protected]I made this hoska for a Christmas party and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it!
MD tuhin Hossen
[email protected]This hoska was a bit dense for my liking, but the flavor was good.
Albert Juarez
[email protected]I'm allergic to nuts, so I substituted sunflower seeds for the almonds. The hoska was still very good.
rush
[email protected]I've never made hoska before, but this recipe was easy to follow and the bread turned out delicious.
Matthew Pham
[email protected]This hoska was a little too sweet for my taste, but my kids loved it.
Didar
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of anise, so I omitted it from the recipe. The hoska still turned out great.
Hamzi Awan
[email protected]The hoska turned out great! It was a little more work than I expected, but it was definitely worth it.
B.S.k gamer11
[email protected]This hoska was amazing! The dough was so soft and fluffy, and the flavor was incredible. I will definitely be making this again.
Sal Demetriou
[email protected]I had a lot of trouble getting the dough to rise. I'm not sure what I did wrong.
Bilal Rana
[email protected]This hoska was a little dry for my taste, but the flavor was still good.
Ali Hassan Khan
[email protected]I've been making this hoska for years and it's always a hit. It's the perfect bread for Christmas morning.
Azgor hossain Anik
[email protected]I was a little hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a very experienced baker, but I'm so glad I did. The hoska was delicious and my family loved it.
George Silayo
[email protected]This is the best hoska recipe I've ever tried. The dough was easy to work with and the bread baked up perfectly. I'll be making this again and again.
Shahzad Gujjar
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the hoska turned out beautifully. It was a little time-consuming, but it was definitely worth it.
Pamela Wagner
[email protected]This hoska was a huge hit with my family! The flavor was perfect, and the bread was so soft and fluffy. I'll definitely be making this again.