Olia Hercules’s recipe for Ukrainian Easter bread | Book extract

Hot and cross with trad Easter fare? Try this Ukrainian sweet bun that’s similar to panettone – or sample some of the other Easter treats served up across Europe belowSometimes called kulich, but we call it paska in the south, this is a slightly bonkers cousin of the Italian panettone, which I cook in cleaned-out tomato tins. Don’t be put off by the 12‑hour proving for the mashed potato starter – it adds a beautiful texture. We make A LOT of these during Easter, whi