World Flavors Cookbook

Kulich

Name: Kulich
Cook time: 45 min
Cuisine: Russia
Ingredients: 1kg flour, 50g yeast, 1.5 cups milk; 6 eggs, 300g butter, 1.5 cups sugar; Raisins, cardamom, saffron, vanilla; Icing: Powdered sugar, egg white, lemon juice

The tall, cylindrical Easter bread of Russia. Rich, buttery, and studded with raisins, it is always topped with white icing and colorful sprinkles.

Cuisine: Russia

Ingredients

1kg flour, 50g yeast, 1.5 cups milk
6 eggs, 300g butter, 1.5 cups sugar
Raisins, cardamom, saffron, vanilla
Icing: Powdered sugar, egg white, lemon juice

Instructions

Prepare a yeast sponge and let rise.
Mix in eggs, butter, sugar, and flour. Knead well and let rise again.
Fold in raisins and spices. Fill tall cylindrical molds halfway.
Let rise until nearly full. Bake at 180°C until golden.
When cool, top with thick white icing and sprinkles.