Delicious Lagodekhi Paska with Walnuts and Jam

1. 1

   Whisk the egg yolks and 250g of sugar well. Add sour cream and keep warm.

   10 min

2. 2

   Whisk the egg whites with 100g of sugar and a pinch of salt until stiff peaks form. Keep warm.

   10 min

3. 3

   Prepare the 'apara' (starter): Slightly warm the milk, add the yeast and 1 tbsp of sugar. Add enough flour to make a consistency like sour cream. Wrap and let it sit for 10 minutes.

   10 min

4. 4

   Mix the egg yolk mixture with the egg white mixture, melted butter, matsoni and sour cream.

   5 min

5. 5

   Gradually add the sifted flour, essence, and raisins. Mix well.

   10 min

6. 6

   Add the vegetable oil and knead the dough well.

   5 min

7. 7

   Wrap the dough well and place in a warm place to rise.

   60 min

8. 8

   Divide the dough into greased baking forms. Optionally, sprinkle with walnuts or spread with jam on top.

   10 min

9. 9

   Bake in a preheated oven at 180 degrees Celsius until golden brown.

   45 min

   180°C

1 serving ≈ 263 g

Nutrition values are estimates. - means data is unavailable.