Easter Kolobok
Description
Homemade pastries for tea. Easter buns turn out very aromatic, but if you don't like cinnamon, add other spices. If desired, add apricots, chocolate chips, candied fruits, or dried cherries along with raisins. If you don't want to decorate the top, simply leave the Easter buns as they are. Serve cooled or slightly warm.
Instructions
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Step 1
Prepare all the necessary ingredients for making the Easter kulich. Wash the raisins and let them dry on a paper towel.
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Step 2
Mix warm milk, yeast, sugar, and two tablespoons of flour. Stir well and set aside in a warm place for 10 minutes to let the yeast activate.
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Step 3
Break an egg into the sponge and add salt, mix well until smooth.
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Step 4
Mix the flour with ground cinnamon, vanilla sugar, and baking powder. Add the flour mixture to a bowl.
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Step 5
Add raisins.
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Step 6
Knead a soft, non-sticky dough. The dough should be kneaded for at least 7–10 minutes.
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Step 7
Melt the butter, cool it, and pour it into the bowl with the dough. Knead until you get a soft, smooth dough.
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Step 8
Shape the dough into a ball, place it in a deep bowl, and let it rise in a warm place for 50–60 minutes.
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Step 9
Place the risen dough onto a floured surface, divide it into nine pieces, and shape them into balls. Arrange them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, leaving a little space between each. Make cross-shaped cuts on top.
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Step 10
Cover the baking sheet and let it rest in a warm place for 15–20 minutes to rise. Brush the risen dough balls with beaten egg.
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Step 11
Place the baking sheet with the risen Easter buns into a preheated oven. Bake at 180 degrees Celsius for 25–30 minutes. Brush the baked buns with vegetable oil, cover them, and let rest for 10 minutes.
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Step 12
Melt the white chocolate in a double boiler and make crosses on the cuts of the buns.
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Step 13
The pastry is ready. Serve with tea.