Easter bread in a bread maker
Description
The bread machine is great because it allows the dough to rise and then bakes the kulich all by itself. When making kulich in a bread machine, it's important that all ingredients are at room temperature. So, warm up the milk and melt the butter. By the way, in addition to raisins, you can also add poppy seeds or dried fruits (or candied fruits, though that's a matter of personal preference). You can glaze the kulich with ready-made icing, but I usually prefer whipping egg whites. The secret to fluffy, snowy peaks is a pinch of salt and a bit of lemon juice. Serve the kulich cooled or slightly warm.
Instructions
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Step 1
If you like your Easter bread with raisins, soak them (the raisins) beforehand.
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Step 2
All ingredients should be at room temperature; it's better to melt the butter. Add the ingredients to the bread machine container in the following order: warm milk, then yeast, sugar, salt, butter, egg yolks, and sift in the flour.
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Step 3
Set the "Sweet Bread" mode, choose a golden crust, set the weight to 750 g, and press "Start". After the signal, add the soaked raisins to the dough.
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Step 4
Do not open the lid, let the bread maker do its job.
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Step 5
The kulich turns out evenly baked.
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Step 6
Beat the leftover egg whites with a pinch of salt (you can add lemon juice) until white and foamy. Carefully brush the finished kulich with the egg whites.
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Step 7
Also, for decoration and added flavor, you can add powdered confectioner's sprinkles.
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Step 8
and a bright Easter!