Baking Easter bread is an essential part of preparing for the Easter celebration. Every Ukrainian housewife has her recipe, tested by time and tried many times on feasts. Tips and tricks are often shared with family and friends to prepare delicious homemade treats for Easter. It is believed that it is especially important to start cooking paska (babka) with good intentions and wishes. Ukrainians have always believed that dough absorbs both positive and negative energy. Once you've tuned in to positive thinking and prepared all the ingredients on the list,...
Secrets and tips on how to cook the perfect paska
Have you ever wondered why it is so important to follow a recipe? Of course, you can change some dishes' ingredients or cooking methods according to your taste. However, only in some cases should you or can do it. The recipe for Easter bread is a good example. Although there are a lot of traditional and modern paska recipes in the Ukrainian culture, their authors always recommend you follow all the instructions strictly. So why should Easter baking be done this way and not otherwise? Just so that your paska...
Cheese Babka (Cheese Cake) with Red Currants
Babka is a sweet baked cottage cheese dessert. Fluffy, soft, and tender, this cake is irresistible. With the addition of red currants, this dessert is even tastier. Each slice of it will just melt in your mouth. This cake is a good alternative for curd pudding. Once baked, it will become one of your favorite desserts. Moreover, all of your family members will be surprised with your culinary abilities. Ingredients: 3 eggs 5 tbsp milk 3 tbsp sugar 2 tsp semolina 150 g (5 oz) red currants 100 g (3,5...