Easter bread

Prepare the ingredients. This is what awaits on your plate – a fluffy Easter mazanec with raisins and almonds, prepare the ingredients in advance so the work goes smoothly 🍞🔥 Preheat the oven to 180 °C.

Cream the butter with the sugar. Put softened butter and the sugar into a bowl and cream them until light and fluffy.

Add the eggs. Add the eggs and continue beating until the mixture comes together and remains light and creamy.

Prepare the dough. Gradually work in the dry ingredients – start with the baking powder and a pinch of salt, then alternately add the flour and milk and mix into a smooth dough.

Add the raisins and almonds. Add the raisins and part of the almonds and gently fold them into the dough.

Shape into a round loaf. Shape the dough into a round loaf and transfer it to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

Prepare for baking. Make a cross on the surface with a knife, brush with beaten egg and sprinkle with almonds. Bake at 180 °C for about 10 minutes, then reduce the temperature to 160 °C and continue baking for about another 20 minutes until golden.

Let cool and serve. Let cool and serve 🍽️✨