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Getting ready to make paska, or kulich, sweet eggy Easter bread. This takes 2 days and a full dozen eggs and pound of butter but is sooo tasty.
Ready for overnight rise
Punched down and ready for second ride in baking forms
After second rise
After baking and ready to share with family and friends
Family member is gluten free, dairy free. In the background is gluten free dairy free paska, front are blackberries for gluten free blackberry pie
Cooking with sugar and a little cornstarch
Baking!
Finished and good to go
Peach pie was also made, peaches are from our trees
Making hrudka - egg cheese
Endless stirring, takes seriously an hour of constant stirring
Hrudka weighed to squeeze out the whey
Almost ready to come out
It worked out beautifully this year!
Other side
Cross section
Making oblatne!
Chocolate hazelnut ganache all done, waiting to assemble
Assembled, ready to chill
Chilled and cut
Cut and heading into the fridge
Oh my! The Easter Bunny left a few filled eggs for the egg hunt in the morning (all work thus far was completed on Saturday)
Christ is Risen! Easter morning, time to eat some of the goodies for breakfast - paska is awesome with butter and kielbasa
Great cross section- no tunnels or undercooked bits
Butter
Farmers cheese! I forgot to include pictures making it
Easter baskets
Mmmm - 3 kinds of kielbasa, dessert rolls, paska, cheese, wine, horseradish
Table set for fancy Easter dinner
Green beans for dinner
Lamb racks ready for the grill
Kielbasa platter, wine and duck fat roasted potatoes
Ooohhh - duck fat and potatoes are magic together
Paska sliced for the table
First course - we usually do a pelmeni soup but I couldn’t get to Russian market this year, cheese tortellini will have to do (they did fine and were tasty)
Round 1
Roasted ham, yes it got a bit over done
Potatoes and lamb
Roasted squash, also got overdone with the ham while I was fussing with the lamb
Dinner plate - delicious lamb, potatoes, horseradish and squash
Dessert table - after a nice 2 hour, lamb induced nap
Oblatne
Peach pie
Blackberry pie
Raspberry, chocolate hazelnut and poppyseed rolls
Delicious dessert plate! I hope everybody enjoyed the Easter table for this year, here’s hoping next year we can share with others again.
jackhunterjones4
TankingFever
Hyvä paskaa
PugiPugi
Paska, in Finland means Shit. That's all for now.
ThoseWeidmanns
Yes thanks, it’s funny how language works!
noodiesprawn
Incredible! Happy Easter!
ThoseWeidmanns
Thank you!
BabylonRocker
TIL russians eat food too
ThoseWeidmanns
Yea we’re not all vodka, potatoes and melancholy
alixxrs91
Wow you guys went all out so much work turned into beautiful and tasty display!
ThoseWeidmanns
Thank you so much!
tennessine
Town where I lived had Russian restaurant. Very expensive. Went there once and got my first foodgasm. So very good!
tennessine
Fortunately that was still the times, when vendor paid the bill. In 90’s and about $100 per person. Fortune for a young man at the time.
recliningpanda
I love poppy seed rolls. The old school ones with lemon juice added.
ThoseWeidmanns
These are from my grandmothers recipe, but the poppyseed filling is Solo pastry filling. It’s more sweet than tart.
recliningpanda
Well from the looks of it your grandma was an awesome cook and so are you.
ThoseWeidmanns
Thank you
Moriarty
My grandfather was Slovak (Roman Catholic) and we always had kielbasa and Hawaiian sweet rolls on Easter. I'll have to try my hand at paska!
poppaw2
Now I know why my neighbor has "Happy Easter" signs in his yard! Thanks.
BaronSpaghetti
It’s Orthodox Easter. The date isn’t specifically Russian.
Newfangledtomfoolery
Never let anyone tell you ham is overdone. Ham is ham. It all looks delicious, OP
ThoseWeidmanns
Thank you!
NapoleonDynOmite
The lamb is hella overdone. But the ham looks perfect
solrev
This^^. I think it looked perfect @op. All of it. Need. Now. Especially duck fat potatoes. Yeeesss
ThoseWeidmanns
They were fussy but so worth the effort. Kids inhaled them!
jollybitch
But the lamb......so done....
DrRageFist
That was my first thought. Lamb shouldn't go beyond medium.
ThoseWeidmanns
Yes I’m aware - juggling too many things. Thankfully it was still juicy and very tasty. Can’t get everything right!
Crisilli
Happy Easter from Romania! We celebrated Easter yesterday, too. Hristos a înviat!
catalynna
Adevărat a înviat! :)
Need2chill
Adeverat a Inviat! From Oregon, USA! ☦??
LupusMalevolens
Sarbatori fericite! ^_^
LilMuffen
Adevarat a inviat !
Djkb6718
Amazing! Thanks for sharing.
ThoseWeidmanns
Thank you!
404GravitassNotFound
Also the Greek one. Your baking is risen as well as Jesus.
HarmonyIsTemporary
Those are some beautiful chops. Greek Easter was today as well, we had lamb too but yours looks even more delicious. Happy Easter!
ThoseWeidmanns
Happy Easter to you too my friend, I’m sure you had tons of deliciousness too!
pluto408
ThoseWeidmanns
There’s nearly all of them posted in the comments above :-)
needpoods
Greek Orthodox too! ??
phocalpoint
Looks awesome! Христос воскрес!
ThoseWeidmanns
Thank you! Indeed he is Risen!
BastofBelial
What is it with the downvotes? I'm Satanic, didn't downvote, and found the post delightful. Let people be happy.
thereisanangryladyyellingoutsidemywindow
Eh, internet people be internet people
ThoseWeidmanns
Thank you! Honestly the post is just about food, but unfortunately some people are never happy or satisfied. I appreciate the kind support!
BastofBelial
Hey, the way I look at it, the sooner we all learn to tolerate others beliefs, the sooner we can move on to more important things.
ThoseWeidmanns
Absolutely! The world is amazing if people give it a chance and look past their own noses
joppeCheeseBaron
Wow, very impressed with the cooking, but even more with the heart and soul you put in this effort. Love this post
ThoseWeidmanns
Thank you!
OPisdaOG
I'm a celiac and can't find a good gluten free paska recipe. Can I please have yours? I miss good baked goods so bad.
ThoseWeidmanns
I merged a couple of online ones, the texture is not what you’d expect (it’s dense), but Google one that has the egg whites made into (1/2)
ThoseWeidmanns
A stiff meringue, I think that was the reason they rose as much as they did. Plus I used cup4cup flour, expensive as hell but good quality
OPisdaOG
I use Cup4Cup too. Thank you!
SwedeOnAnIsland
ThoseWeidmanns
Yes - blue Hubbard squash with brown sugar and gingerbread spice, some marshmallows on top. I know it’s sad looking but tasted yummy
SwedeOnAnIsland
As a dinner side?
ThoseWeidmanns
Yes, more like using up last of the winter veggies - Hubbard squash are enormous, like 20 lbs each
LostChaosKnight
The differences between Catholic and Orthodox Easters are so interesting! I was born in a Catholic country but live in Greece currently 1/2
LostChaosKnight
And I can say right away Orthodox followers take Easter much more seriously than Catholics. We have holy Friday and Easter Sunday but in 2/3
LostChaosKnight
Greece they get like 4 or 5 days, lots of fireworks and smoke curtains everywhere. It’s fascinating. I really liked your pictures. 3/3
ThoseWeidmanns
Thank you so much! In the US my friends just roll with it at this point (cause I feed them too), but there is a difference in celebrations
Pahaqrki
All of that looks absolutely amazing, but I couldn't help giggling like a small kid :) In finnish paska means shit !
ThoseWeidmanns
Ha! Didn’t know that! Thanks for the laugh too!
Pahaqrki
I think the russian orthodox here call that bread "kulitsa". It's a bit similar to the italian panettone?
ThoseWeidmanns
Yup! There’s lot of variability. My relatives were very poor, so ours isn’t made with dried fruits/frosting - but lots of other recipes do
Myothercarisadelorean
As a chef, that looks amazing. So much heart in your food... So do you live anywhere near Brisbane?
ThoseWeidmanns
Sorry - New England, United States, a bit far to share!
MapleDragoon
I too wish this feast was in Brisbane!
Exitstageleft0
I'm in Yeerongpilly...any thoughts where I could get those wafer sheets? I'll make that & you do the rest? ?
ThoseWeidmanns
Look for a Slavic shop? It’s hard to get products in the US, I go to Polish, Ukrainian and Russian specialty shops to pick out ingredients
BubbaliciousDefinition
I’m in ascot, maybe with the power of 2 we could make something a fraction as good as this ?
Myothercarisadelorean
You can get them at woollies, just look for the ice-cream wafers
PUNKem733
The chops should have some pink to them, but overall FANTASTIC!
ThoseWeidmanns
I know - they got a touch past ideal but we’re still juicy and yummy. I was juggling too much and you can see the result of it
PUNKem733
OK, I thought you were one of those that hate the pink. I know they were delicious as I have overcooked a rack once, still good.
ThoseWeidmanns
Goodness no. One of life’s greatest pleasures is a medium cooked, dry aged ribeye steak…
Assetspelledbackwards
That looks amazing! Can I invite myself to your celebration next year? I promise to help with the cooking and cleanup!
Dahliaisahedgehog
I promise to solely help with eating and drinking
ThoseWeidmanns
I cannot wait to be able to host again, we’re taking covid very seriously here due to vulnerable family. I wanna feed people!
cornzilla
I like being fed! I will also help with cooking and clean up when it is safe!
stereomiljac8888
Looks really good. Greetings to slavs brothers n sisters from Croatia and happy easter.
YourFriendlyNeighbourhoodEcologist
Good on you, respect.
Kehy
Could you post some recipes instead? This looks so good I want to share with my family
ThoseWeidmanns
https://www.food.com/recipe/ukrainian-overnight-paska-or-kolach-or-rolls-218834
ThoseWeidmanns
https://www.recipetineats.com/duck-fat-potatoes-crispiest-best-roast-potatoes/
ThoseWeidmanns
https://momsdish.com/recipe/267/farmers-cheese
ThoseWeidmanns
https://www.recipetineats.com/duck-fat-potatoes-crispiest-best-roast-potatoes/
ThoseWeidmanns
https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/34342/easter-cheese-hrudka/
ThoseWeidmanns
Sure!
CatahoulaBeard
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JimmyKrackKorn
Show how you made the cheese, please.
ThoseWeidmanns
The farmers cheese? It’s very simple - bring milk to a boil, add lemon juice, move off the heat and let sit 5 mins. Curd will form. (1/2)
ThoseWeidmanns
Don’t laugh, but strain through a cheap knee high stocking (brand new and rinsed in hot water). Tie the stocking right over a spoon (2/3)
ThoseWeidmanns
And hang spoon over pot to let drain. After it’s drained a couple hours put under a weight (I used the cans of chicken broth) in the (3/4)
ThoseWeidmanns
Fridge overnight. Next morning cut off the stocking and I mold on a plate!
JimmyKrackKorn
Wow, Thanks. I love cheese. I never new it could be so simple. Have a bunch of upvotes, ++++1
Gianttesticlemonster
Im Serbian Orthodox and celebrated as well. As we wpuld say Hristos Vaskrse!
rastkobre
Vaistinu vaskrse!
ChickenEasy
Vaistinu vaskrse!
LegendOfLegaiaWasMyPokemon
Bumblebee tuna back at ya!
RanchoCucamonga
How strictly do Orthodox follow the Wed-Friday fasting and fasting before communion thing? Do most people go to Vespers?
ThoseWeidmanns
Like most church activities there’s “by the books” and then there’s reality. You do what you can, all are welcome no matter what.
ThoseWeidmanns
For example I fast before communion, but only my older children do. We do vespers rarely as church is far away, but aim for weekly liturgy
WoeToHice
Vaistinu vaskrse :)
CorvusNigrus
wowowowowow, rusian dude! pasca with nothing inside?
ThoseWeidmanns
It can have something inside?!? Do tell!
CorvusNigrus
yeah, in romania, pasca is made with cheese and raisins (optional to some)
ThoseWeidmanns
That’s interesting! Someone commented its plain - my relatives never did dried fruit/frosting, so I don’t. I could play with it next year!
CorvusNigrus
yeah, it's moldavian pasca :D try it, it's great
ThoseWeidmanns
Hristos Anesti! (I may have butchered that spelling, only used to singing it in church, sorry if I did)
Gianttesticlemonster
Same here, and also at dinner. The reply is like vaistinu vaskres for us. Bit hope you were able to celebrate in a safe and enjoyable way.
HenryLongfellowIII
Sounds like the Greek Orthodox Easter greeting.
ThoseWeidmanns
We go through a list of like 30 languages, it gets confusing after the first 5-10
LilMuffen
Hristos a inviat !
CorvusNigrus
adevarat a-nviat! ai mai vazut pana acum oasca fara branza?
CorvusNigrus
pasca*
LilMuffen
Nu, nici nu am auzit. In poza arata mai mult ca panettone, pasca cum o stiu eu seamana cu o placinta.
CorvusNigrus
oarecum, da. zici de pasca fara aluat tu
LilMuffen
Nu stiu de pasca fara aluat. Pasca care o stiu eu are aluat la baza si margine