I had really wanted to bake paska (aka "Easter bread") before Easter and then I just didn't get around to it. I kind of felt like I lost my chance after the Easter weekend passed, but then I thought, Hey, I can make paska whenever I want!
So I did.
I've never made bread or buns of any kind before (other than in the bread maker, but I don't think that really counts). It's always seemed a little too intimidating. So, I half-expected it to turn out weird or wrong or burnt or something. But, it actually turned out beautiful and delicious and perfect!
I used a paska recipe that my friend Rachel posted on Facebook last week from the blog "Mennonite Girls Can Cook". The Paska Post opens with the statement: "There is no other recipe that has found me more friends than this one."
So, from the get-go it promised to be a gooder.
And it definitely was.
Yummy :)
Definitely better late than never. I LOVE paska too - nothing beats it! I love being Mennonite! :)
ReplyDeleteway to go Jamie- you NEVER know what you can DO until you try, right ? The paska looks wonderfully soft too. Grma T.
ReplyDeleteI too was feeling like I lost my chance to make it since Easter is over but you just inspired me to do it now. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteI feel inspired. I, also, have never made any type of bread or buns or anything requiring yeast. It has always intimidated me. Especially when Jon has good Mennonite-baking/cooking sisters. I feel so out of my league. But after reading this, I think I could probably manage it.
ReplyDeleteMaybe I'll even try... who knows :)
it was my first attempt too and I don't think I'll wait till Easter next year to try it again! I want to be an expert at it by then so I better start practicing. :) Yours looks super yummy. I wish I had taken a picture of mine.
ReplyDeleteWOW!! jamie, I am so proud of you. I didn't even make any(I haven't for years)Way to go!!!. It looks wonderful. Love mom (Are you saving any in the freezer for me when I come??)
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