Moms Paska Bun Recipes

Steps:

• 1. Dissolve yeast in the warm water and 1st amount of sugar, let yeast set for 10 minutes.
• 2. Beat eggs well and add sugar gradually, beat until dissolved.
• 3. Mix flour and salt. Make a well in flour mixture and pour in scalded milk, stir and add egg mixture. Beat well.
• 4. Add salt, margarine, lard, fruit juices and rinds. Mix well.
• 5. Add yeast mixture and mix again.
• 6. Turn dough on a floured surface an kneed well as if making buns and return to mixing bowl.
• 7. Let rise until double in bulk (2 hrs. approx).
• 8. Punch dough down and make buns. Let rise on pan until double in bulk (2 hrs. approx.).
• 9. Bake @ 350°F for 20 minutes or until tops are slightly browned. Keep watch that buns don't burn! Serving Ideas : Can also be made into 4 - 5 bread loaves.

Steps:

• Proof the yeast in 1/2 cup warm water in a large bowl until slightly frothy.
• In the meantime, dissolve 1/2 cup sugar in the warm milk; allow to cool to lukewarm. Once cooled, add the milk mixture to the yeast mixture along with 4 cups of flour. Mix well with a wooden spoon. Cover and put in a dark, warm place until the mixture is bubbly and doubled in size, about 2 hours.
• Stir in the beaten eggs, 1/2 cup sugar, 1 cup butter, salt, and lemon peel. Stir well to blend. Begin adding the remaining flour a cup at a time to form a very soft dough.
• Knead the dough on a floured board until soft and elastic, about 10 minutes. Place the dough in a greased bowl, turning to coat all sides. Cover bowl with plastic wrap and allow to rise in a warm place until doubled, about 2 hours. Punch dough down, and allow to rise again for 30 minutes.
• Divide dough into three parts (see Cook's Note). Shape into slightly rounded loaves, and place on greased baking sheets. Let rise until doubled, about 45 minutes to 1 hour. Beat 1 egg with 1 tablespoon water; brush onto loaves.
• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Bake in preheated oven until loaves are deep brown, 45 to 50 minutes. Once they are done, brush the tops with melted butter for a soft crust.