The most delicious Easter kulich
Description
The baking is simple and quick. This is a fantastic recipe for the most delicious Easter kulich, and it's absolutely easy. Thanks to the spices, the dough turns out incredibly aromatic, and you can endlessly experiment with add-ins. Try it—you'll fall head over heels for it too. The baking is ready. Serve at the table.
Instructions
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Step 1
1. First, of course, you need to start with the sponge. Slightly warm the milk with cream. Add a little sugar and sprinkle in the yeast. Mix, sift in about half of the flour. Knead the dough, cover with a clean towel, and let the sponge rise in a warm place.
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Step 2
2. Meanwhile, you can prepare the add-ins. Chop the nuts and cut the dried fruits. Raisins can be soaked in hot water and then dried.
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Step 3
3. Place the spices in a mortar and grind them. The Easter kulich should be incredibly aromatic when made at home. Then crack 1 egg and 3 yolks into a small bowl. Mix well.
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Step 4
4. Add the melted butter to the sponge, then add the eggs with spices, sugar, and salt. Mix until smooth, then gradually add the remaining flour.
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Step 5
5. Now comes a very important step: knead the dough by hand. Do this for at least half an hour to make the dough airy.
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Step 6
6. Next, add candied fruits, dried fruits, nuts, and dried berries. Knead for another 10-15 minutes.
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Step 7
7. The first stage is now complete. Transfer the dough into a large pot, lightly greased with oil, cover with a lid, and let it rise in a warm place. Allow it to rise for at least 4 hours, or you can even leave it overnight.
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Step 8
8. The dough will look like this. Now the recipe for the most delicious Easter kulich moves into the active phase: knead the dough slightly and let it rise a little bit more.
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Step 9
9. Prepare the molds. Place the dough into them and let it rise in the molds. Meanwhile, turn on the oven and let it preheat. Bake at 220 degrees Celsius for 15 to 25 minutes (depending on the size of the loaves).
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Step 10
10. That's the secret to making the most delicious, fluffy, and aromatic Easter kulich. Decorate it with whipped egg white and sugar, sprinkles, or candied fruits.