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...
Ukrainian Easter Cake – Cottage Cheese Paska
Apart from a traditional kulich, Ukrainians also cook another type of paska molded in the shape of a pyramid. This cheese paska is the traditional companion of the Ukrainian Easter bread. Made using cottage cheese/curd, sour cream, dairy butter, and sugar, this paska is unbelievably tender and airy. It’s a wonderful, fresh idea to cook for Easter, especially if you want to try something new. The recipe is very easy and doesn’t require baking or boiling. We’ll just mix the ingredients and put our Easter cake in the fridge...