Polish Kulich
Description
The recipe for Polish kulich wasn’t invented by me, naturally—I took it from a cookbook of traditional Polish cuisine. I liked it so much that last Easter we decided to bake exactly this Polish kulich. Everyone loved it absolutely, so I’m happy to share the recipe with you too. Good luck with making it! :) The bake is done. Serve at the table.
Instructions
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Step 1
Mix hot milk and melted butter.
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Step 2
Sift the flour into the mixture and stir vigorously—the dough must not contain any lumps. The dough should turn out very elastic and smooth.
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Step 3
Add yeast to the dough you’ve obtained and mix until combined.
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Step 4
Cover the prepared sponge with a towel and leave it in a warm place for one hour.
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Step 5
Meanwhile, beat the eggs with sugar until a thick white mass forms.
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Step 6
To the sponge that has rested for about an hour, add the beaten eggs and dried fruit. Gently mix using a spatula.
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Step 7
Add a little more flour and knead into a smooth dough of thick consistency.
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Step 8
Take a baking tin, grease it with butter. Spoon our dough into it.
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Step 9
Bake for 50–60 minutes at 180 degrees.
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Step 10
Remove the finished kulich from the oven and let it rest.
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Step 11
Drizzle the kulich with a mixture of lemon juice and confectioners’ sugar. If you like, you can sprinkle with shredded coconut. Let the glaze set — and the kulich is ready to serve.