Cottage cheese kulich with candied fruit
Description
It pairs perfectly with tea and coffee. The Easter curd‑cheese kulich with candied fruit turns out very tasty and tender. The dough for the kulich is incredibly easy to make. I want to share the secrets with you. Serve it cooled or slightly warm.
Instructions
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Step 1
Prepare all the ingredients.
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Step 2
Pour the yeast into warm milk.
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Step 3
Dissolve the yeast in milk, add sugar, flour. Cover with plastic wrap. Place in a warm spot for 10–15 minutes.
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Step 4
Add 2 eggs and 1 yolk to the cottage cheese. Set the egg white aside for making the glaze.
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Step 5
Add the sugar, softened butter, and mix.
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Step 6
During this time, the pre‑ferment formed a skin.
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Step 7
Add the starter to the curd mixture.
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Step 8
Add sliced candied fruit.
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Step 9
Gradually add the sifted flour.
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Step 10
Add all the flour, mix, and knead the dough until smooth.
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Step 11
Line the molds with parchment paper. If you don't have special molds, you can use corn and green pea cans or metal rings.
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Step 12
Fill the molds halfway with batter.
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Step 13
Place the molds in a warm place or in an oven heated to 50 °C for 2 hours. During this time the dough will rise well.
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Step 14
Preheat the oven to 180 degrees. Place the pans with the cakes. Bake for 25 minutes.
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Step 15
Prepare the ingredients for the glaze.
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Step 16
Beat the egg whites with lemon juice.
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Step 17
Gradually add powdered sugar. Mix.
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Step 18
Dip each kulich in the glaze. Sprinkle the top with candied fruit or kulich decorations.
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Step 19
The kulich turns out incredibly delicious and aromatic. Have a bright holiday!