World Flavors Cookbook

Pinca (Easter Bread)

A rich, sweet yeast bread with a characteristic three-pronged cut on top, baked for Easter.

Cuisine: Croatia

Ingredients

• 1kg flour
• 6 egg yolks
• 200g sugar
• 200g butter
• Raisins, rum, lemon/orange zest

Instructions

1. Make a rich dough and let it rise twice.
2. Shape into balls and make a cross-shaped cut on top.
3. Brush with egg wash and sprinkle with sugar granules.
4. Bake until golden brown.