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Ukrainian Paska
1 package dry-active yeast
1/2
cup granulated sugar
4 tablespoon honey
2 tablespoons warm water
1/8
teaspoons almond extract
1 cup lukewarm milk
2 eggs
1/4 cup butter,
melted
3 cups sifted all-purpose flour
1-1/2 teaspoons grated lemon
zest
1 egg yolk
2 tablespoon almond slivers
Dissolve yeast in warm
water.
Add to lukewarm milk.
Add butter, lemon zest, sugar, honey, and
almond extract; mix well.
Add flour and eggs.
Knead until smooth.
Cover and allow to rise until doubled in size.
Knead 2-3 minutes.
Divide dough into three parts.
Roll each portion into a long
ropes.
Braid the three strips together.
Place on greased pan, cover with
towel, and allow to rise until doubled in size.
Preheat oven to
350F.
Brush with beaten egg yolk.
Sprinkle almonds.
Bake 30
minutes.
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