RecipesTraditional Christmas loaf
We will make a starter from a little flour, milk, and sugar.
Ingredients (what you need)
dough 150 g lard
2 pcs egg yolk
1 kg all-purpose flour
100 g peeled almonds
1 packet raisins
50 g butter
1 pcs vanilla sugar
50 g yeast
500 ml milk
0 pcs 1/2 nutmeg (grated)
10 g salt
200 g powdered sugar
Recipe steps
In a bowl, mix all the ingredients for the dough except for the almonds and raisins. Add the yeast, milk, and melted lukewarm butter with lard. Knead this into a dough, into which we fold the raisins and part of the almonds at the end. Cover and let it rise.
Depending on how many braids we want to make, we divide it into portions. From these, we shape balls, which we let rise again for about 30 minutes. Then we roll them out into braids, from which we weave the Christmas bread and let it rise again.
We brush the Christmas bread with beaten egg and sprinkle it with chopped almonds.
We place it in a preheated oven at 200°C. After about 5 minutes, we reduce the temperature to 180°C and bake until the desired color is achieved, approximately for an hour.
We decorate the finished Christmas bread with powdered sugar.
Additional information about the recipe Traditional Christmas loaf
Traditional Christmas bread is a popular Czech Christmas pastry characterized by its distinctive flaky structure and rich flavor. It is made from yeast dough enriched with raisins, almonds, and other ingredients. The bread is traditionally braided into the shape of a braid, symbolizing the mutual unity of the family. It is often served as a side dish during the Christmas Eve dinner and is enjoyed both warm and cold. Its aroma fills the home, creating an unforgettable atmosphere of Christmas.
Tomas Rohlena
Tomas Rohlena is a versatile personality with a broad perspective. He is a great fan of food and occasional cooking. He is also interested in gourmet experiences in restaurants. Every Sunday, his family looks forward to his regular lunch that he prepares for them.
