Cinnamon Kulich
Description
The recipe won't take much time. The kulichs made according to this recipe are very aromatic and moderately sweet. The pastry can be complemented with any dried fruits of your choice. Serve warm or chilled. Perfect with tea.
Instructions
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Step 1
Prepare the ingredients.
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Step 2
Put the yeast in a bowl, add 3 tablespoons of flour and 5 tablespoons of sugar.
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Step 3
Add warm milk and mix everything. Leave in a warm place for 15 minutes.
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Step 4
In another bowl, add the sugar and the eggs. Whisk everything until frothy.
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Step 5
Add the softened butter and continue beating.
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Step 6
Add ground cinnamon, lemon zest, and apricots cut into pieces. If the apricots are dry, soak them in boiling water for 7–10 minutes.
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Step 7
The pre-ferment has risen.
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Step 8
Combine the starter with the mixture of eggs, butter, and sugar. Mix everything together and add the flour. I use two types of flour, white wheat and whole‑grain.
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Step 9
We knead the dough. You’ll need about 4–5 cups of flour. Knead the dough for about 7 minutes until it becomes elastic and soft. Leave the dough in the bowl and cover it with a towel. Place the bowl in a warm spot for 30 minutes. The dough will start to rise.
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Step 10
Next, divide the dough into portions and place them into the cake molds, filling them one third full. Cover again with a towel and let them rest in a warm place for at least an hour. During this time the dough will rise to the edges of the mold. Remove the towel and quickly transfer the cakes to a preheated oven. Bake at 200 degrees for about 25‑30 minutes.
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Step 11
Cover the finished kulich with glaze. For the glaze, heat a cup of powdered sugar and 4 tablespoons of water, stirring, until the powder is completely dissolved. In a bowl combine a tablespoon of gelatin and 4 tablespoons of water, and mix. Combine the syrup with the gelatin and whisk with a mixer for one minute.
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Step 12
The glaze is ready. It sets quickly, so you need to cover the kulichs with the glaze promptly. Then you can sprinkle the kulichs with grated chocolate or colored sprinkles. Have a bright holiday!