Kulich with a pre-ferment
Description
Baking is prepared simply and quickly. Making a kulich on a sponge is quite easy. The main thing is that the yeast is of good quality, and then success is guaranteed. To the dough together with raisins you can add candied fruit, dried apricots, prunes. Prepare the glaze according to your favorite recipe or buy a ready‑made one. From the specified amount of ingredients you get one large kulich and three small ones. The baked good is ready. Serve at the table.
Instructions
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Step 1
Prepare the ingredients for making a kulich.
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Step 2
Place the yeast in a bowl.
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Step 3
Pour warm milk over it and add a tablespoon of sugar.
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Step 4
In 10–15 minutes, the yeast will activate and foam.
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Step 5
Add half the amount of sifted flour.
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Step 6
Mix the yeast, milk, and flour well. The starter is ready.
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Step 7
Place the starter in a warm place. After 30–40 minutes it will increase in volume.
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Step 8
Place the starter in a larger bowl. For me it's the mixer bowl. Add sugar, salt, and vanilla sugar.
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Step 9
Crack the eggs and add the melted butter.
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Step 10
Add the second portion of sifted flour.
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Step 11
Thoroughly mix the dough. I did it with a mixer.
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Step 12
The dough shouldn't be too thick, but it shouldn't be liquid either.
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Step 13
Place the dough in a warm spot, cover it with plastic wrap, and after an hour to an hour and a half it will rise.
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Step 14
Wash the raisins thoroughly and place them in the bowl with the dough, mix. Put the dough back in a warm place to rise.
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Step 15
Then spread the dough into the molds. Fill each mold to one third. Let the dough rise in the molds for 30–35 minutes.
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Step 16
Bake the kulich for 40-45 minutes at 180 degrees. Baking time depends on your oven.
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Step 17
Prepare the glaze by any method and spread it on the kulichs.
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Step 18
The kulich made with a starter is ready. Have a wonderful Easter holiday!