paska slovak (easter bread)

Directions

1. 1

   Paska Slovak (Easter Bread) 3/4 pound butter or margarine 1 cup granulated sugar 4 eggs 12 cups all-purpose flour Raisins (if desired) 1 tea

2. 2

   Add 2 tablespoons sugar to yeast and 1/4 cup warm milk, then set aside

3. 3

   In large mixing bowl, cream 1 cup sugar and 1/2 pound butter thoroughly

4. 4

   Beat eggs and add to creamed sugar and butter

5. 5

   Sift flour and add to creamed mixture along with the salt, remaining warmed milk and raised yeast mixture

6. 6

   Knead and work well adding more flour (small amounts) if necessary

7. 7

   When dough leaves side of bowl and doesn't stick to hands, it will have enough flour

8. 8

   Then add 1/4 pound of melted butter and knead until it is absorbed