Easter bread with raisins and candied fruits
Description
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Instructions
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Step 1
Prepare all the necessary ingredients for the Easter bread. Heat the milk until it is slightly warm. Soak candied fruits and raisins in cold water. Separate egg yolks from egg whites. Take the butter out of the refrigerator so that it softens.
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Step 2
Now it's time for the sponge. To prepare it, pour warm milk into a bowl and add yeast. It's best to use fresh yeast rather than dry. Then add five to six tablespoons of sugar and just enough flour so that the mixture reaches the consistency of liquid sour cream. Cover the sponge with a towel and place it near a radiator. It should rise in volume and bubbles will appear on the surface.
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Step 3
After the sponge is ready, add all the remaining ingredients for the dough. Knead thoroughly, greasing your hands with sunflower oil so the dough won't stick. Add candied fruits and raisins to the finished dough. Optionally, you can grate lemon or orange zest into it, or add a few drops of citrus essence. Mix well, then place the dough in a warm spot to rise, covering it with a blanket.
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Step 4
When the dough is ready (it should approximately triple in size), divide it into molds. It's best to use attractive paper molds, as they are much more convenient than metal ones. That way, the Easter breads can be served directly in the molds without removing them. Bake the Easter breads at 180 degrees for about half an hour. The baking time depends on the diameter of the mold.
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Step 5
Brush the finished kuliches with beaten egg whites mixed with sugar. Sprinkle with candied fruits or decorative sugar sprinkles on top. Delicious, aromatic holiday baked goods are ready—kuliches can now be served.