RUSSIAN KULICH BREAD
Make and share this Russian Kulich Bread recipe from Food.com.
Provided by JazzyBumBum
Categories Breads
Time 1h25m
Yield 1 large Russian Kulich, 20 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine yeast, water, 1/4 cup of sugar and milk, mixing until yeast and sugar have dissolved. Stir in 1 cup flour until well blended. Cover and let stand in a warm place for 1 hour.
- In a bowl, combine butter, 1/2 cup sugar and egg yolks. Add the yeast-flour mixture from step 1, stirring well. Add vanilla, cardamom, salt and enough of the 3-3 1/2 cups flour to make a soft dough. Stir in raisind, almonds and orange rind.
- In a small bowl, beat 2 egg whites untill stiff. Fold them into th dough made in step 2. Knead until asmooth and elastic dough forms. Place in a greased bowl, cover with greased plastic wrap and let to rise until doubled in size.
- Coat a kulich pan with cooking spray. Punch down the dough and knead for a few times. Place it in the prepared pan, cover with greased plastic wrap and leave to rise until the dough reaches the top of the pan.
- Heat the oven to 400 degrees. Place pan on a baking sheet and bake for 10 minutes Reduce the heat to 350 degrees and bake for another 35 to 40 minutes or until tester comes out clean.
- While Kulich is baking, prepare glaze by combining in a small bowl the confectioners' sugar, lemon juice, almond extract and enough water to make a smooth, runny glaze.
- Remove Kulich from oven and let to cool for 10 minutes. Unmold from pan and cool on a wire rack. While still slightly warm, drizzle glaze over the top. To serve, cut of the crown and slice base into rounds. T keep any leftovers moist, replace the crown.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 243.4, Fat 7.6, SaturatedFat 3.8, Cholesterol 86.8, Sodium 71.5, Carbohydrate 39.5, Fiber 1, Sugar 19.1, Protein 4.7
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Benedict Benedict
[email protected]I'm allergic to eggs, so I substituted flax eggs in this recipe. It worked perfectly and the bread turned out great!
Daniella Oleson
[email protected]This recipe is a waste of time. The bread didn't rise properly and it tasted terrible.
Mohamed Tarek
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and my bread turned out dry and crumbly. I'm not sure what went wrong.
danish Danish
[email protected]This bread is a bit dense for my taste, but the flavor is still good. I think I'll try using a different recipe next time.
Waleed Ali
[email protected]I've been making this bread for years and it's always a hit. It's the perfect blend of sweet and savory, and the glaze is the perfect finishing touch.
Deromak Film Productions
[email protected]This kulich bread is a beautiful and tasty addition to any Easter table. It's a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth the effort.
Romii Khan
[email protected]I was a bit skeptical about making this bread, but I'm so glad I did. It's so delicious and festive. I'll definitely be making it again for next year's Easter celebration.
matrix diagsales
[email protected]This bread is so moist and flavorful. I love the hint of orange and cinnamon. It's the perfect bread to enjoy with a cup of tea or coffee.
Wilson Pettiford
[email protected]I'm not a baker, but I was able to make this bread without any problems. It's really simple to follow the instructions, and the results are amazing.
Joe Tendo
[email protected]This kulich bread is a great way to celebrate any special occasion. It's beautiful, delicious, and easy to make. I highly recommend it!
Abdurahman Zubairu
[email protected]I made this bread for Easter and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it. It's so light and airy, and the glaze is the perfect finishing touch.
Sheku bah wisest Kabba
[email protected]This bread is incredible! I've never had kulich bread before, but it's quickly become one of my favorites. The flavor is so rich and complex, and the texture is just perfect.
HappyMoo
[email protected]Wow, this kulich bread is absolutely divine! It's so moist and fluffy, with a perfectly balanced sweetness. I'm really impressed with how easy it was to make too. Definitely a keeper recipe!