Рецепт Polish Houska (Braided Raisin Nut
Bread)

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Инструкции
- Heat 1/4 c. lowfat milk to lukewarm in small sauce pan. Add in yeast and 1 tsp. sugar. Set in hot place till mix bubbles, about 5 min. Scald lowfat milk. Add in butter; stir to heat. Let cold till lukewarm. Beat Large eggs in large mixing bowl. Add in 1/4 c. sugar, salt, lowfat milk and yeast mixtures. Mix well. Gradually stir in 4 c. of flour or possibly more as needed. Dough should be soft but not sticky. Stir in slivered almonds, raisins and citron.
- Turn out onto lightly floured board. Knead 3 to 5 min or possibly till smooth and slightly elastic. Place in greased bowl, cover with a clean linen towel and let rise in hot place till dough doubles in bulk, about 45 min to 1 hour. Punch down, knead on board 2 to 3 min. Return to bowl, let rise again till double, about 30 min. Punch down, divide dough into seven equal pcs. Roll each into a rope about 1 inch in diameter. Braid four ropes for base. Place on baking sheet which is covered with parchment paper, tucking under ends of braid. I don't use parchment paper, I grease the pan. Braid remaining three ropes, tucking under ends. Place on top of base, gently pushing down.