"The symbolism of bread is commonly observed by Christian cultures throughout the world. During Easter, bread takes many decorative shapes and forms; one of the most beautiful is the egg- and butter-rich Paska, traditionally eaten in Eastern European countries. Paska is often paired with "hrudka" (hur-UT-ka), a custard-like cheese; or a delicious sweetened cream cheese spread, Paska Spread. You might also enjoy thick slices of bread sandwiching kielbasa, or your leftover Easter ham. If you have a bread machine, use its dough or manual setting to make the dough, then shape and bake the bread out of the machine for a stunning Easter table centerpiece...."
INGREDIENTS
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1 1 cup lukewarm water
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1 1/2 cup whole milk
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1 1 large egg
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1 1/4 cup (4 tablespoons) unsalted butter, at room temperature
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1 5 cups King Arthur Unbleached All-Purpose Flour
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1 1 tablespoon instant yeast
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1 2 tablespoons sugar
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1 2 1/2 teaspoons salt
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1 1 large egg
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1 1 tablespoon cold water
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1 coarse white sparkling sugar, optional
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1 1 cup lukewarm water
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1 1/2 cup whole milk
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1 1 large egg
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1 1/4 cup (4 tablespoons) unsalted butter, at room temperature
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1 5 cups King Arthur Unbleached All-Purpose Flour
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1 1 tablespoon instant yeast
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1 2 tablespoons sugar
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1 2 1/2 teaspoons salt
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1 1 large egg
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1 1 tablespoon cold water
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1 coarse white sparkling sugar, optional