Cakes & Desserts
Foolproof Vánočka (Czech Christmas Braided Bread)
Vánočka is as much a part of Christmas as cookies and a decorated tree. If you have been avoiding making your own, this clear method will help you master the braid. The dough, enriched with butter, raisins and almonds, bakes into a soft, tender loaf. Make a homemade vánočka that tastes and looks even better than a shop-bought one.
Prep: 3 h 40 min
Cook: 45 min
Servings: 1
Method
01.
First make the yeast starter. Crumble the yeast, add 2 tbsp milk, 3 tbsp powdered sugar and 2 tbsp plain flour, and leave the mixture in a warm place for about 15-20 minutes to rise.…
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