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,...
Paska with dried fruits and raisins
Easter is coming and there is no better time to bake Easter cakes. We are glad to share the recipe for fragrant Podilska paska with dried fruits. The origin of this recipe takes its roots from Podillia (the part of Ukraine that lies along the left bank of the river Dnistro. It is the southern territory of modern Khmelnytsky, Ternopil and Vinnytsia regions). This paska has soft and tender dough swirled with dried apricots and raisins. The dough also has a light sweet flavor of honey, vanilla, and cognac. Ingredients: 400 ml...
Old Easter Bread recipe
Easter is a special holiday when all family members come together and enjoy Easter cake and eggs. Of course, you want everything to be perfect on this day and your Easter bread to taste delicious and look appetizing. We want to help you that come true. We are glad to share the recipe for a traditional Easter cake, which Olha Nalyvaiko, Ukrainian ethnographer, shared on the Internet. You know that the best recipes are always those that have been tried by generations of housewives. This recipe is the case. It...