Yeast dough for Easter cake

Nutritional value per serving
289 kcal
  • Proteins: 13 g
  • Fats: 10 g
  • Carbohydrates: 49 g
*Nutritional value is calculated per 100g of ingredients
  • Total time:
  • Complexity:
    It's easy and straightforward to prepare, but it does require some experience. Not everyone can do it right the first time.
  • Number of servings: 4

I'm sharing with you a traditional recipe for a classic Easter cake made with yeast dough. It's sure to please those who prefer moist and airy baked goods. The cake is light and flaky, yet very tender and slightly moist inside. It stays soft for a long time and is incredibly delicious. While making it, remember that yeast dough is alive and responds to our mood. Have a positive attitude, be patient, and everything will definitely work out!

Recipe with step-by-step photos
Ingredients
Servings
  • Flour
    400 G
  • Butter
    160 G
  • Milk
    60 G
  • Sugar
    80 G
  • Honey
    20 G
  • Egg C1
    1 pcs
  • Egg yolk
    7 pcs
  • White and dark raisins
    150 G
  • Dried cherries
    100 G
  • Flour
    30 G
  • Turmeric
    1 G
  • Yeast
    9 G
  • Vanilla sugar
    5 G
  • Nutmeg
    1 G
  • Orange zest
    1 pcs
Preparation

Step 1

Pour the warm milk (37 degrees) into a deep container.

Step 2

Add turmeric.

Step 3

Add yeast.

Step 4

Add vanilla sugar.

Step 5

Nutmeg.

Step 6

Peel the zest from the orange, chop it finely, and add it to the dough.

Step 7

Add sugar.

Step 8

Add honey and eggs.

Step 9

Add flour.

Step 10

In a separate bowl, combine the yolks and salt.

Step 11

Pour the eggs into the dough. Combine the ingredients.

Step 12

We knead the dough on the table.

Step 13

Roll out into a layer and grease with butter.

Step 14

Roll it up and continue kneading.

Step 15

The dough is glossy, soft, and elastic. It stretches easily and doesn't stick to your hands.

Step 16

Place the dough in a deep bowl and leave to rise for 40 minutes.

Step 17

We wash the dried fruits in advance, dry them, and mix them with a small amount of flour.

Step 18

Once the dough has risen, place it back on the table, spread it out into a layer and place the dried fruits on top.

Step 19

Roll it up so that the dried fruits are inside.

Step 20

Let it rise for 1 hour.

Step 21

Knead the dough. Divide it into 4 pieces and place them into the molds. Let it rise for 2.5-3 hours.

Step 22

Bake the Easter cakes at 170 degrees for 40-50 minutes.

Step 23

These are the beautiful and rosy Easter cakes that turned out!


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