Babka (Polish Easter Bread) 1/4 cup warm water (105 to 115 degrees F) 2 packages active dry yeast 4 cups plus 3 tablespoons flour, divided 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 1/2 cup butter (at room temperature) 1/2 cup granulated sugar 4 egg yolks 1 tablespoon ...

Baked Eggs on Toast (Jaja na Grzankach - Polish) 6 slices white bread Butter 3 tablespoons freshly-grated Parmesan cheese 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives 6 eggs Salt and freshly-ground pepper, to taste Toast the bread and butter it on both sides. ...

Barszcz (Polish Easter Soup) 6 cups water 1 pound Polish kielbasa sausage 2 cups sour cream Salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste 1 tablespoon plain or beet horseradish 2 tablespoons lemon juice or vinegar, or to taste 1 cup sliced mushrooms 6 ...

Beef Piroshki 1 pound ground round 2 medium onions, chopped 2 hard-boiled eggs, chopped 3 tablespoons sour cream 1 teaspoon dried dill (or 1 tablespoon fresh) 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 5 (7 1/2 ounce) cans buttermilk biscuits 1 egg, well ...

Beets in Orange Sauce 5 medium beets (1 1/4 pounds) 6 cups water 1 teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon packed brown sugar 2 teaspoons cornstarch 1/2 teaspoon salt Dash of pepper 3/4 cup orange juice 2 teaspoons vinegar Cut off all but 2 inches of beet tops. ...

Bohemian Kolaches 1 cup shortening 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1 1/2 teaspoons salt 2 1/2 cups scalded milk (100 degrees F) 4 egg yolks, beaten 1 1/2 packages or 1 1/2 tablespoons yeast 5 cups flour 1/2 teaspoon lemon flavoring, optional Cream ...

Bohemian Potato Dumplings 6 medium cooked and well mashed potatoes 1 teaspoon salt 2 eggs (do not beat) 1/3 cup Cream of Wheat 1/2 cup milk 2 cups sifted all-purpose flour Mix potatoes, salt, eggs and Cream of Wheat thoroughly. Add milk and sifted ...

Braised Buckwheat Kernels (Kasha) This grain is sometimes called groats. 1 cup medium buckwheat kernels (kasha) 1 egg 2 1/2 cups boiling water 2 tablespoons butter or margarine 2 1/2 teaspoons instant beef bouillon 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon ...

Brussels Sprouts with Sour Cream (Hungary) 1 1/2 pounds Brussels sprouts* 3 slices bacon, cut into 1-inch pieces 1 small onion, chopped 1 cup dairy sour cream 1/8 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper Heat 1 inch salted water to boiling. Add Brussels ...

Cesnica (Serbian Christmas Bread) 7 3/4 cups flour 3 tablespoons yeast 1 cup shortening 2 teaspoons salt Warm water Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Combine flour, yeast, shortening and salt. Knead with enough warm water to moisten until dough ...