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Easter bread
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Kulich (also known as kulitschi in Ukrainian) is a traditional sweet Easter bread from Eastern Europe, especially popular in countries like Russia, Ukraine, and Belarus. It’s a tall, rich, and slightly sweet yeast bread made with eggs, butter, and often raisins or candied fruit.
Why it’s made:
Kulich is baked to celebrate Easter, symbolizing rebirth, resurrection, and the end of Lent. After a long period of fasting, this luxurious bread — often glazed and decorated — is enjoyed during Easter festivities. It’s also common to have it blessed at church on Easter morning before being shared with family.
It’s more than food — it’s a festive tradition filled with meaning and joy.
PREP: 30 MINS
Rising Time: 3 HRS
Baking Time: 35 - 40 MIN
Difficulties
NORMAL
SERVES 10 - 12
People
Ingredients
Dough:
- 1 cup (240 ml) warm whole milk
- 1 tbsp active dry yeast
- ½ cup (100 g) granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs, room temperature
- ⅔ cup (150 g) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp salt
- 4¾ to 5¼ cups (600–650 g) all-purpose flour
- ½ cup (100 g) raisins or candied fruit
- 1 tsp lemon zest (optional)
- ½ tsp ground cardamom (optional)
Glaze:
- 1¼ cups (150 g) powdered sugar
- 1–2 tbsp lemon juice or water
- Sprinkles, for decoration
Instructions
- Activate the yeast:
In a small bowl, combine the warm milk, yeast, and 1 tablespoon of sugar. Let it sit for 10 minutes until frothy. - Mix the dough:
In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs and remaining sugar. Stir in the melted butter, vanilla, salt, lemon zest, and cardamom. Add the yeast mixture and mix well. - Add the flour:
Gradually add flour until a soft, slightly sticky dough forms. Knead for about 8–10 minutes, then fold in the raisins or candied fruit. - First rise:
Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a cloth, and let rise in a warm place for 1.5–2 hours, or until doubled in size. - Shape and rise again:
Punch down the dough, divide it, and place into greased tall baking tins or paper molds (fill only ⅓ full). Let rise again for 1 hour until almost doubled. - Bake:
Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Bake for 35–40 minutes. If the tops brown too quickly, cover with foil halfway through. - Cool and glaze:
Let the loaves cool completely. Mix powdered sugar with lemon juice to create a thick glaze and drizzle over the top. Decorate with sprinkles.
Nutrition Facts
Per Serving: 290 calories; 12g fat; 38g carbohydrates; 6g protein; 150mg sodium.
It”Kulich isn’t just bread — it’s the rising spirit of Easter, baked with love and shared in celebration.”
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