Ingredients
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- 500g all-purpose flour
- 100g sugar
- 10g active dry yeast
- 250ml warm milk
- 3 eggs
- 100g butter, melted
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp salt
- 100g raisins
- Zest of 1 lemon
- Zest of 1 orange
Instructions
- Dissolve yeast in warm milk with a pinch of sugar. Let sit for 10 minutes until frothy.
- Mix flour, sugar, and salt in a large bowl.
- Add yeast mixture, eggs, melted butter, vanilla, and citrus zest. Knead until smooth.
- Fold in raisins. Cover and let rise for 2 hours or until doubled.
- Shape dough into a round loaf. Place in a greased pan.
- Let rise for another hour.
- Bake at 180°C (350°F) for 40-45 minutes until golden.
- Cool before decorating with icing or traditional symbols.
Notes
- Use room temperature ingredients for best results.
- Knead dough well to develop gluten.
- Let dough rise in a warm, draft-free place.
- Decorate with icing, sprinkles, or nuts if desired.
- Prep Time: 3 hours
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: Ukrainian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 70mg