Kulich (Russian Easter Cake)

Kulich is a traditional Russian Easter cake that symbolizes the resurrection of Christ. It is often baked in a cylindrical pan to resemble the shape of a church dome.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 345 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 13.

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Kulich (Russian Easter Cake)

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: Russian Courses: Breakfast, Brunch, Dessert Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 180 min Cook Time 45 min Rest Time 120 min Total Time 5 hrs 45 mins

Servings: 8 Calories: 2800

Best Season: Spring

Ingredients

Servings

• 3.5 cup All-purpose flour
• 1 cup Granulated sugar
• 1 packet Active dry yeast
• 1 cup Milk
• 0.5 stick Butter
• 2 large Eggs
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon Lemon zest
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 cup Raisins
• 0.5 cup Candied fruit
• 0.5 cup Powdered sugar
• for garnish sliced Almonds

Instructions

1. In a small bowl, dissolve yeast in warm milk and let it sit for 5 minutes.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, and salt.
3. Add the yeast mixture, melted butter, eggs, vanilla extract, and lemon zest to the dry ingredients. Mix well.
4. Knead the dough for 10 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic.
5. Cover the dough with a clean cloth and let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour.
6. Punch down the dough and add raisins and candied fruit. Knead the dough again to distribute the fruits evenly.
7. Grease a tall cylindrical pan with butter and dust it with flour.
8. Transfer the dough to the pan, cover it with a cloth, and let it rise for another 1 hour.
9. Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C).
10. Bake the kulich for 45-50 minutes until golden brown.
11. Remove the kulich from the pan and let it cool on a wire rack.
12. Dust the cooled kulich with powdered sugar and garnish with sliced almonds.
13. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 350kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 12g19%

Total Carbohydrate 52g18%

Sugars 20g

Protein 8g16%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.