MOM'S PASKA BUN RECIPE

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Easter means paska for my extended Mennonite family. Paska is a soft and eggy sweet bread similar to brioche. Traditionally it is baked as a round bread but my family likes it made into buns topped with icing and colourful nonpareils or shredded coconut.

Provided by Teresa May

Categories     Sweet Breads

Time 4h20m

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 Tbsp active dry yeast
1 c water, warm
2 tsp sugar
4 c sugar
16 large eggs
1 1/2 c lard
1 tsp salt
1/2 c margarine
1 orange - juice and rind
1 lemon - juice and rind
3 c milk - scalded
8 c flour

Steps:

  • 1. Dissolve yeast in the warm water and 1st amount of sugar, let yeast set for 10 minutes.
  • 2. Beat eggs well and add sugar gradually, beat until dissolved.
  • 3. Mix flour and salt. Make a well in flour mixture and pour in scalded milk, stir and add egg mixture. Beat well.
  • 4. Add salt, margarine, lard, fruit juices and rinds. Mix well.
  • 5. Add yeast mixture and mix again.
  • 6. Turn dough on a floured surface an kneed well as if making buns and return to mixing bowl.
  • 7. Let rise until double in bulk (2 hrs. approx).
  • 8. Punch dough down and make buns. Let rise on pan until double in bulk (2 hrs. approx.).
  • 9. Bake @ 350°F for 20 minutes or until tops are slightly browned. Keep watch that buns don't burn! Serving Ideas : Can also be made into 4 - 5 bread loaves.

jesus rico
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I made this bread for Easter brunch and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it. I'm so glad I found this recipe.


Shani Bhatti
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This is the best Paska bread recipe I've ever tried. It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfectly. I highly recommend it.


Wano Ethiopia
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I've been making this bread for years and it's always a hit. It's so delicious and everyone always asks for the recipe.


ahmed macalin
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This is a great recipe for Paska bread. It's easy to follow and the bread turns out beautifully. I highly recommend it.


theodora
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I made this bread for my family and they loved it! It was so delicious and it reminded me of the bread my grandmother used to make.


Shabeer Khan
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This is the best Paska bread recipe I've ever tried. It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfectly. I highly recommend it.


Justin Kane
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I'm so glad I found this recipe! I've been looking for a good Paska bread recipe for a long time. This one is perfect. The bread is light and fluffy, and it has the perfect amount of sweetness.


Nirmala Yadav
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This is my go-to recipe for Paska bread. It's always a crowd-pleaser and it's so easy to make. I love that I can make it ahead of time and it still tastes fresh.


Ujjal Ahmed
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I've been making this bread for years and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and it tastes delicious. I highly recommend it.


Ja'kya Webster
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This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times now and it always turns out perfectly. I love that it's not too sweet and it has a beautiful golden brown crust.


Abood Nord
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I made this bread for Easter this year and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it. I'm so glad I found this recipe.


Gprakash Gpr
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This is the best Paska bread recipe I've ever tried. The bread is always so light and fluffy, and it has the perfect amount of sweetness. I highly recommend this recipe to anyone who is looking for a delicious and easy-to-make Paska bread.


Stephanie Mills
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I'm not much of a baker, but I decided to give this recipe a try. I'm so glad I did! The bread was surprisingly easy to make and it turned out beautifully. It was a big hit with my family and friends.


Sheila Parrett
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I made this bread for my family and they loved it! It was so easy to make and it tasted amazing. I will definitely be making this bread again.


Simona Ristovska
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This Paska bread was delicious! I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. The bread was light and fluffy, with a slightly sweet flavor. It was perfect for Easter brunch.