Czech Houska Bread
A rich Czech bread infused with raisins, almonds, lemon rind, and spices, offering a sweet, nutty flavor perfect for festive occasions or special breakfasts.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Combine milk, water, sugar, salt, and butter in a saucepan and heat until the butter just melts, then cool slightly.
- Mix the warm liquid with 1 cup of flour and yeast, then beat at high speed for 2 to 3 minutes.
- Add lemon rind, mace, eggs, raisins, and 1 1/2 cups of nuts to the mixture.
- Add remaining flour gradually to form a soft dough.
- Knead until the dough is satiny smooth.
- Let the dough rise until it doubles in bulk, about 1 1/2 to 2 hours.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
1226
kcal
61% DV
Protein
Fat
Carbs
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).