"Polish Chalka Crumble Bread – This bread traditionally eaten on Easter is a delicious sweet bread that is also great for breakfast!"
Polish Chalka Crumble Bread
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Prep time: 5hrs
Cook time: 1hr
Serves or Makes: 18
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ingredients
- 1 cup milk
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons instant yeast
- 3 3/4 cups bread flour
- a large pinch of salt
- 2 tablespoons firmly packed brown sugar
- 2 eggs + 2 egg yolks
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 5 tablespoons melted butter
- 1 cup candied orange
ingredients
Crumble Ingredients
- 1/3 cup all purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 3 tablespoons cold butter cut into small pieces.
Method
Step 1
In a shallow bowl, heat milk to 115 F. Add sugar and whisk to combine.
Step 2
Sprinkle yeast on top and leave for 5 minutes, until foamy.
Step 3
In the bowl of an electric mixer, combine 3 ½ cups of the flour, salt and brown sugar.
Step 4
In a small bowl, whisk 1 of the eggs with the egg yolks and the vanilla.
Step 5
Add the eggs to the electric mixer with the melted butter.
Step 6
With the bread hook attachment, whiz the flour for a minute.
Step 7
Add candied orange and run the mixer for another few seconds.
Step 8
Add yeast milk and knead for 7-8 minutes, adding additional flour as needed until you have an elastic dough.
Step 9
Knead for another few minutes by hand.
Step 10
Place in a lightly greased bowl. Cover with plastic wrap sprayed with non stick spray and a kitchen towel.
Step 11
Leave to rise until doubled in volume, 2-3 hours.
Step 12
Divide dough into 3 equal sized portions, each weighing about 12.7 oz. Shape into smooth balls.
Step 13
Cover loosely with plastic wrap and a kitchen towel. Leave to rest for 15 minutes.
Step 14
Form each ball into a rope about 13” long.
Step 15
Take the 3 ropes and form a braid.
Step 16
Transfer to a parchment paper lined cookie sheet.
Step 17
Cover loosely with plastic wrap sprayed with non stick spray and a kitchen towel.
Step 18
Leave to rise until almost doubled in volume, 1 – 1 ½ hours.
Step 19
Preheat oven to 350 F.
Step 20
To make the crumble, combine flour, sugar and butter.
Step 21
With your fingers, mix the crumble, breaking down the butter pieces.
Step 22
In a small bowl, whisk the remaining egg with 1 tablespoon water.
Step 23
Brush the top of the loaf with the egg wash.
Step 24
Pat the crumble on top.
Step 25
Bake for 50-60 minutes until golden and crusty. The loaf should sound hollow inside when tapped.