Easter yeast cake
Description
Why do I want to recommend this recipe to you? The baked dish is ready. Serve it at the table.
Instructions
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Step 1
1. Here is the list of ingredients needed to prepare homemade yeast cake.
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2. Warm up about 50 milliliters of milk. Add yeast and sugar, let sit for 7-10 minutes.
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3. Bring the remaining milk to a boil and mix it with 3 tablespoons of flour. Stir continuously without stopping, ensuring the flour is evenly cooked and no lumps form.
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4. Slowly pour in the warm cream and mix.
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5. The yeast has started working well, so you can now transfer it to the bowl with the previously prepared mixture. Mix well, cover with a clean towel, and let it sit in a warm place for a couple of hours.
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6. When the sponge is ready, separate the egg whites from the yolks and melt the butter.
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Step 7
7. Combine the yolks with 150 grams of sugar and vanilla extract, beat until pale.
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8. Into the bowl with the sponge, add the egg yolks and butter. Mix everything carefully.
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9. Separately, beat the egg whites with the remaining sugar.
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10. Pour vegetable oil into the sponge and add the egg whites. Mix gently.
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11. Add salt and lemon zest for flavor. Gradually add flour, kneading the dough.
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12. Cover the finished dough with a towel and let it rise for about 4 hours in a warm place.
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13. It rises well and turns out to be airy.
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Step 14
14. Gently knead the raisins into the finished dough. Prepare the molds for the kulich - grease them with butter and dust with flour.
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15. Fill the molds with dough about 2/3 full and let rise on the table.
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16. To make the top browner, you can brush it with a beaten egg yolk mixed with a spoonful of water or milk.
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17. Place the kuliches in a preheated oven and bake until golden brown. Baking time depends on the size of the molds.
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18. Let the finished kulich cool completely.
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19. To prepare the icing, beat the egg whites with powdered sugar.
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20. Add lemon juice and beat until smooth.
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21. Drizzle the glaze over the kulich cakes and decorate as desired. Happy holidays and enjoy your meal!