Simple Easter Bread
Description
Perfectly pairs with tea and coffee. To make a simple Easter bread, you need to know the secrets of yeast dough. If using fresh yeast, check its quality like this: fresh yeast has an even color, crumbles easily, and doesn't smear. Prepare the dough for simple Easter bread in a warm kitchen, free from drafts. You can add vanilla powder together with candied fruits, or replace it with citrus zest. Once the dough has fully risen (after adding the egg whites), do not stir it again; carefully place it into molds using both hands to preserve its airy texture! If you need to make more loaves, simply double the recipe. Good luck! Serve cooled or slightly warm.
Instructions
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Step 1
Make a starter: add 1 teaspoon of flour, 1 teaspoon of sugar, and yeast to warm milk. Let it sit in a warm place for 15 minutes.
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Step 2
Sift flour into a large bowl, add the remaining milk.
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Step 3
Add the sponge to the flour and knead the dough, then let it rise for 1–1.5 hours.
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Step 4
Separate the yolks from the whites. Beat the yolks with sugar.
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Step 5
Add egg yolks and melted butter to the dough.
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Step 6
Add raisins and chopped candied fruit to the dough. Knead until soft. Let it rise in a warm place for an hour.
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Step 7
Add the egg whites to the risen dough and mix well, then place in a warm spot for another hour.
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Step 8
Once the dough has risen, transfer it to greased molds.
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Step 9
Let the dough in the pans rest for about 30-40 minutes, then bake at 180-200 degrees until a wooden skewer comes out dry. The kulich should cool down completely in the pans.
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Step 10
Decorate the kuliches with icing and sugar flowers.