Name: Authentic Paska Bread Recipe
Total time: 6 hrs 40 mins
Ingredients: 2 (.25 ounce) packages active dry yeast; 0.5 cup warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C); 0.5 cup white sugar; 3 cups warm milk; 4 cups all-purpose flour; 6 eggs, beaten; 0.5 cup white sugar; 1 cup butter, softened; 0.25 teaspoon salt; 0.25 teaspoon lemon zest; 12 cups all-purpose flour; 1 egg; 1 tablespoon water; 2 tablespoons butter, melted

Instructions

Activate the yeast in 1/2 cup of warm water in a large bowl until it becomes slightly frothy, approximately 5 to 10 minutes.
In the meantime, dissolve 1/2 cup of sugar in warm milk and let it cool to lukewarm. Once cooled, add the milk mixture to the yeast mixture, along with 4 cups of flour. Mix thoroughly with a wooden spoon. Cover and place in a dark, warm area until the mixture is bubbly and has doubled in size, about 2 hours.
Incorporate the beaten eggs, 1/2 cup of sugar, 1 cup of butter, salt, and lemon zest into the mixture, blending until well combined. Gradually add the remaining flour, one cup at a time, to form a very soft dough.
Knead the dough on a floured surface until it becomes soft and elastic, which should take around 10 minutes. Place the dough in a greased bowl, ensuring all sides are coated. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let it rise in a warm area until it has doubled in size, about 2 hours. Punch the dough down, then allow it to rise again for 30 minutes.
Divide the dough into three portions and shape them into slightly rounded loaves, placing them on greased baking sheets. Allow them to rise until doubled, which should take approximately 45 minutes to 1 hour. Whisk 1 egg with 1 tablespoon of water and brush the mixture onto the loaves.
Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Bake in the preheated oven until the loaves achieve a deep golden brown color, approximately 45 to 50 minutes. Once baked, brush the tops with melted butter to create a soft crust.

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