Name: Paska Bread
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 3 large egg yolks -; 3/4 c. whole milk -; 6 tbsp. melted unsalted butter, cooled, plus more for greasing -; 2 tsp. pure vanilla extract -; 3 large eggs, divided -; 5 c. (600 g.) all-purpose flour, plus more for surface -; 1/2 c. (100 g.) granulated sugar -; 2 1/4 tsp. (1/4 oz.) instant yeast -; 1 tsp. kosher salt -

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10 min.

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Ingredients for - Paska Bread

1. 3 large egg yolks -

2. 3/4 c. whole milk -

3. 6 tbsp. melted unsalted butter, cooled, plus more for greasing -

4. 2 tsp. pure vanilla extract -

5. 3 large eggs, divided -

6. 5 c. (600 g.) all-purpose flour, plus more for surface -

7. 1/2 c. (100 g.) granulated sugar -

8. 2 1/4 tsp. (1/4 oz.) instant yeast -

9. 1 tsp. kosher salt -

How to cook deliciously - Paska Bread

1. Stage

In a small bowl, whisk egg yolks, milk, butter, vanilla, and 2 whole eggs. In a large bowl, whisk flour, granulated sugar, yeast, and salt. Gradually fold flour mixture into milk mixture until a sticky dough forms.

2. Stage

Turn out dough on a lightly floured surface. Knead until smooth, elastic, and no longer sticky, 8 to 10 minutes. Grease a large bowl with butter, then transfer dough to bowl. Cover with a towel and set in a warm place to rise until doubled in volume, about 1 hour, 30 minutes.

3. Stage

Grease a 7"-by-2" springform pan with butter. Turn out dough on a lightly floured surface, pressing to release any air bubbles. Cut a 15-oz. piece of dough, divide into 3 even strands about 1' long, and braid. Pinch ends together.

4. Stage

Shape remaining dough to a ball and transfer to prepared pan. Arrange braid on top of ball; cover with a towel and set in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1 hour.

5. Stage

Arrange a rack in center of oven; preheat to 375°. In a small bowl, beat egg with a splash of water until blended. Brush dough with egg wash.

6. Stage

Bake bread until just golden brown, about 15 minutes. Reduce oven temperature to 350° and continue to bake until browned an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center registers 190°, 60 to 70 minutes. Let cool 30 minutes before slicing.