Kulich Recipe

Michelle Kim

Follow this recipe to prepare a delicious Kulich, a traditional Russian Easter bread made with rich dough, filled with fruits and nuts, and topped with icing.

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Prep Time 3

Cook Time 40

Total Time 3 40

Course Dessert

Cuisine Russian

Servings

Calories 290 kcal

Equipment

1 Baking tin Tall and cylindrical
1 Mixing Bowl Large size
1 Electric mixer With dough hook attachment
1 Whisk For mixing

Ingredients

500 g All-purpose flour Sifted
150 g Sugar
200 ml Milk Warm
3 units Eggs Room temperature
100 g Butter Melted
1 tbsp Active dry yeast
1 tsp Vanilla extract
1 pinch Salt
100 g Raisins Soaked
50 g Candied fruits Chopped
50 g Almonds Chopped
200 g Powdered sugar
2 tbsp Lemon juice
1-2 tbsp Water As needed

Instructions

In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm milk, add a tablespoon of sugar, and let it stand until frothy.
Add the rest of the sugar, eggs, melted butter, vanilla extract, and salt to the yeast mixture. Mix well.
Gradually add sifted flour and knead until a smooth dough forms. The dough should be slightly sticky.
Incorporate the soaked raisins, candied fruits, and almonds into the dough. Mix well.
Cover the dough and let it rise in a warm place until it doubles in size, about 1.5 to 2 hours.
Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).
Punch down the risen dough and transfer it to a greased tall baking tin.
Let the dough rise again in the tin for about 30-40 minutes, until it reaches the top of the tin.
Bake for about 35-40 minutes or until a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
Let the Kulich cool in the tin for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Mix the powdered sugar, lemon juice, and enough water to make a thick but pourable icing.
Drizzle the icing over the cooled Kulich, letting it run down the sides.

Notes

To make it more festive, decorate the icing with colorful sprinkles or edible flowers.

Nutrition

Serving: 100gCalories: 290kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 6gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 55mgSodium: 85mgPotassium: 180mgFiber: 2gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 15000IUVitamin C: 0.8mgCalcium: 500mgIron: 0.4mg

Keyword Easter bread, Kulich, Sweet Bread, Traditional