Orange Kulich
Description
The recipe won't take much time. To an inexperienced cook, the recipe may seem complicated, but it is not. Follow the very detailed description of each step with photos and you will definitely succeed. Raisins can be replaced with any dried fruits to taste. The given amount of ingredients yields three medium-sized kulichs. It can be served with tea or coffee.
Instructions
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Step 1
Prepare the ingredients for making a kulich.
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Step 2
Crumble the live yeast into a bowl.
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Step 3
Add a tablespoon of sugar.
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Step 4
Pour in the warm milk and mix well. Let it stand for 10 minutes so that the yeast activates and foams.
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Step 5
Place one egg and two yolks in a bowl.
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Step 6
Add the remaining sugar.
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Step 7
Whisk the egg with yolks and sugar using a mixer for 5–6 minutes until the mixture becomes fluffy and white.
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Step 8
Add orange zest and orange juice to this mixture.
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Step 9
Pour in the melted butter.
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Step 10
And milk with yeast.
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Step 11
Add the sifted flour.
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Step 12
Knead a soft, elastic dough that doesn’t stick to your hands.
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Step 13
Place the bowl with the dough in a warm place. Cover with a towel. In an hour to an hour and a half, the dough will increase in volume.
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Step 14
Divide the dough into three equal parts.
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Step 15
Roll out each piece into a thin sheet and spread with softened butter.
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Step 16
Sprinkle with raisins and candied fruit.
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Step 17
Roll it up.
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Step 18
With a sharp knife, cut the roll, but not all the way through.
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Step 19
Roll one strip into a snail shape, as shown in the photo.
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Step 20
Roll the second strip exactly the same way and place it on top, forming a kulich.
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Step 21
Place the kulich in the pan and let it rise for 30–35 minutes.
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Step 22
Bake the kulichs in a preheated oven at 175‑180 °C for 45‑50 minutes.
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Step 23
Cool the finished kulichs slightly and remove them from the mold.
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Step 24
Fragrant, tender, and delicious kulichs, serve them at the table. Happy Easter to you!