#braided bread

“This sweet Easter bread is made from a rich yeast dough. It stands out for its generous amount of butter, which keeps it moist for a prolonged period of time. The dough also contains chopped nuts and raisins, usually soaked in rum or other spirits beforehand.”

“After rising, the dough is braided to resemble Pomlázka, the famous Czech Easter whip. On Easter Monday, boys traditionally use the pomlázka to lightly whip girls and women for youth and health. This braided bread also contains an egg, symbolizing the essence of Easter.”