Alexandrian Kulich (Easter bread) - recipe with photo

Alexandrian Kulich (Easter bread)

I am sharing a popular recipe for Kulich with you. The result is magnificent: the pastry comes out light, airy and very tasty. Do not be intimidated by the amount of sugar and butter — the portion is large, so the cakes will be moderately sweet and not too greasy. Pay attention to the nuances of the process.

Total cooking time
not set
Number of servings
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Recipe difficulty
4 / 5
Vegetarian Egg free Nut free Halal Kosher

Ingredients

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  • evaporated milk 500 ml
  • sugar 500 g
  • raw yeast 75 g
  • butter 250 g
  • eggs 5
  • vanilla sugar 20 g
  • candied peel 100 g
  • raisins 150 g
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • cognac 30 ml
  • flour 1-1.3 kg

Instructions

Step 1 of 22

Slightly heat the milk (it should be warm, but not hot).

Step 2 of 22

Add the yeast to the milk.

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Stir.

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Combine the eggs with the sugar and mix.

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Add the butter to the egg mixture.

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Mix.

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Pour in the milk with yeast.

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Mix. Leave at room temperature for 10–12 hours.

Step 9 of 22

The starter rises slightly and looks like this after the specified time.

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Rinse the raisins. Soak in warm water for 15 minutes.

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Drain the water. Dry the raisins (a paper towel can be used).

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Coat the raisins in 1 tbsp flour.

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Add the flour to the starter.

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Add salt, cognac and vanilla sugar.

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Mix thoroughly (knead for at least 10 minutes).

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Add candied fruits and raisins.

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Mix.

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Cover with a towel.

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Leave to rise (for approximately one hour).

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Grease the baking tins with butter. Divide the dough among the tins, filling them to ⅓ of their height.

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Allow to rise (for approximately one hour). Place in an oven preheated to 180 degrees. Bake for 10 minutes. Then reduce the temperature to 160 degrees. Bake until done (about 30–40 minutes). To check if the Kulich (Easter bread) is ready, pierce it with a match (or a toothpick); if it comes out dry, the Kulich (Easter bread) is ready.

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The finished Kulich (Easter bread) can be decorated with sprinkles and frosted with egg white cream.

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