Christmas Houska

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Ingredients

  • 2 cakes yeast
  • 1 1/4 c. sugar
  • 6 eggs
  • 1/2 c. chopped almonds
  • 1 grated lemon rind
  • 3 c. milk
  • 1 1/2 c. butter
  • 1 c. raisins
  • 9 to 10 c. flour
  • 1 1/2 tsp. salt

Instructions

  1. Put yeast into 1/2 cup lukewarm milk and let rise.
  2. Cream the butter and sugar together.
  3. Add eggs, one at a time.
  4. Mix well. Then add yeast, milk, salt and grated rind.
  5. Make dough pretty thick and add nuts and raisins.
  6. Knead the dough until smooth and not sticky.
  7. Let rise.
  8. Then put the dough on board and divide for braids.
  9. Bake at 425° for 20 minutes, then 375° for another 40 minutes.
  10. Frost with confectioners sugar frosting.
  11. Sprinkle with almonds and cherries.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

856 kcal 43% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 15.2g 30% DV
Total Fat 44.5g 57% DV
Carbs 103.8g 38% DV
Fiber 6.4g 23% DV
Sugar 35.3g 71% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 9885.8mg 100% DV
Potassium 686.5mg 15% DV
Cholesterol 196.3mg 65% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 63.5mcg 7% DV
Vitamin C 14.5mg 16% DV
Vitamin D 0.6mcg 3% DV
Calcium 269.8mg 21% DV
Iron 5.6mg 31% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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