Paska (With Almonds)
1 package of yeast
1/2 cup of sugar
2 tablespoons of warm water
1/8 teaspoon of Almond extract
1 cup of warm milk
2 Eggs (well beaten)
1/4 cup of melted butter
3 cups of sifted flour
1 1/2 teaspoons of grated lemon rind
1 Egg yolk
1 tablespoon of blanched almonds
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Dissolve yeast in warm water and add to lukewarm milk. Add butter, lemon rind, sugar, and almond extract and mix well. Add flour and eggs. Knead until smooth and allow to rise until doubled in bulk. Then knead again. Divide dough into three parts. Roll each portion into a long strip. Braid three strips into roll. Place on buttered pan, cover with towel and allow to rise until doubled in bulk again. Brush with beaten egg yolk. Sprinkle top with thin slivers of almonds and bake in moderate oven (about 350ºF. ) for about 30 minutes.
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