Pasca - Romanian Easter Bread - Amazing Recipe to Celebrate Easter
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Pasca is a traditional Romanian Easter bread that is typically made during Holy Week and served on Easter Sunday. It is a rich, sweet bread that is filled with a mixture of cheese, eggs, and raisins. The bread is usually round in shape and is often decorated with a cross.
Pasca is a beloved Easter tradition in Romania, and it is often shared with family and friends during Easter celebrations. It is a symbol of the resurrection of Christ and the joy of new beginnings.
Ingredients
Makes 14 servings
For the dough
1 tsp (5g) active dry yeast (or 15g fresh yeast)
1 tsp (5g) sugar, for activating yeast
1/3 cup (80ml) lukewarm milk, for dissolving yeast
2 cups (340g) all-purpose flour
1/3 cup (70g) sugar
1/2 tsp (3g) salt
Lemon zest of a lemon
1/2 cup (120ml) lukewarm milk
1 egg, beaten
1 tsp (5g) vanilla extract
1/4 cup (56g) butter, melted
For the cheese filling
12 oz (350g) farmer s cheese, ricotta cheese or cream cheese
1/4 cup (60g) sour cream
1/2 cup (100g) sugar
3 eggs
1/4 tsp (1g) salt
1 tsp (5g) vanilla extract
Lemon zest of a lemon
2 oz (60g) raisins or cranberries
2 tbsp (20g) semolina or flour
For brushing
1 egg, beaten Date: 2023-04-05
