HOUSKA - BOHEMIAN CHRISTMAS BREAD
This is a traditional Bohemian Christmas Bread. It's along the same lines of the German Christmas Stollen. Houska is pronounced - "ho-ska". I prefer this over the German Version because I don't like the taste of the traditional dried, candied Christmas fruit.
Provided by Lori Borgmann
Categories Other Breads
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- 1. Dissolve yeast in water. Combine sugar and butter. When combined add beaten egg and salt. Stir in the scalded milk AFTER IT HAS COOLED and the yeast. Add 2 cups flour. Beat until smooth. Let rise about 1/2 hour. Add almonds and raisins. Mix well. Add rest of the flour to make a soft dough. Turn on board and knead until smooth. Place in a greased bowl and let rise about 45 minutes. Punch down in bowl and let rise again for 45 minutes. Then put in two greased bread pans. Let rise again for another 45 minutes. Bake 45 minutes at 325 degrees. Brush with beaten egg and 1 Tablespoon of water before baking.
- 2. This is time consuming so make sure you have plenty of time on your hands! Letting the dough rise multiple times is key to this bread! Once you taste it you will realize that it was well worth the work! A stand mixer works great when making sweet breads!
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Tuhim Khan
[email protected]This Houska is a beautiful and delicious bread. It's perfect for Christmas morning.
Natalie idk
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of sweet breads, but I really enjoyed this Houska. The bread is so soft and fluffy, and the filling is perfectly sweet and cinnamony.
Sah Nagendar
[email protected]This Houska is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's definitely worth the effort. It's the perfect bread to serve for a special occasion.
Stephany Calvo
[email protected]I love this Houska! It's the perfect Christmas bread. It's beautiful, delicious, and filled with all the warm spices of the season.
Aubrey Keith
[email protected]This Houska is absolutely delicious! The bread is so soft and fluffy, and the filling is perfectly sweet and cinnamony. I will definitely be making this again.
Socrates Aguasvivas
[email protected]I've made this Houska several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's the perfect bread to serve for breakfast, brunch, or dessert. I love the way the poppy seeds add a little bit of crunch to the bread.
daniyal hashmi
[email protected]This Houska was a huge hit at my Christmas party. Everyone loved it! The bread is so soft and fluffy, and the filling is perfectly sweet and cinnamony. I will definitely be making this again next year.
Md siraj uddin
[email protected]I'm not much of a baker, but I was able to make this Houska without too much trouble. The instructions are clear and easy to follow, and the bread turned out great. It's a bit time-consuming, but it's definitely worth the effort. I'll definitely be m
Pubg KiNg
[email protected]This Houska is the perfect Christmas bread. It's beautiful, delicious, and filled with all the warm spices of the season. I love the addition of the poppy seeds, which give it a nice crunch. I will definitely be making this again next year.
amjid noori
[email protected]I have to admit, I was a bit intimidated by this recipe at first, but I'm so glad I gave it a try. It wasn't as difficult as I thought it would be, and the results were well worth the effort. The Houska was a hit with my family and friends, and I'll
Chevy Nomad
[email protected]Oh my goodness, this Houska is absolutely heavenly! The soft, pillowy bread with the sweet, cinnamony filling is a match made in heaven. I followed the recipe to a T and it turned out perfectly. This will definitely be a Christmas tradition in my fam