Houska

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Houska

Recipe By : St. Ludmila Catholic Church Cookbook
Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Breads Czech

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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***** Sponge*****
1 Pkg Yeast
1/2 C Lukewarm Water
2 C Milk
4 C Flour
1/2 Tsp Sugar
*****Dough*****
1/2 C Butter
2/3 C Sugar
2 Tsp Salt
3 Eggs -- Well Beaten
1/2 Tsp Ground Nutmeg
1 Lemon Rind -- Grated
4 C Flour (Up To 5 Cups)
3/4 C Seedless Raisins
Chopped Nuts
*****Glaze*****
1 Egg -- Beaten
1/4 C Milk

To make the sponge : Stir yeast and sugar into lukewarm water; let
stand a few minutes. Scald and cool milk to lukewarm. Add softened yeast
to milk. Add the flour; beat smooth. Let rise in warm place until light
and bubbly.
To make the dough: Cream together the butter, sugar and salt. Add
beaten eggs, nutmeg and lemon rind. Blend this mixture with the risen
sponge. Thicken with enough folur to make a stiff dough. Add raisins and
nuts dusted with flour. Knead until smooth and elastic. Place in a
greased bowl; brush lightly with shortening. Cover; let rise in warm
place until double in bulk. Turn out on a lightly floured board; shape
into houska loaf. Brush top with egg mixed with milk. Bake 45 minutes at
350F.

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