Royal Easter Kulich

Ingredients

• Dry yeast 0 oz
• Wheat Flour 15 oz
• Butter 5 oz
• Milk 5 fl oz
• Salt a pinch
• Chocolate eggs 3 pieces
• Egg white 1 piece
• Sugar 5 oz
• Raisins 0 oz

Step-by-Step Guide

Step 1

Warm the milk.

Step 2

Add the yeast, 50 grams of flour, and a tablespoon of sugar.

Step 3

Mix well and place in a warm place, covering with a towel.

Step 4

Soak the raisins in hot water.

Step 5

In a saucepan, mix the eggs, 100 grams of sugar, and a pinch of salt.

Step 6

Heat to 95°F, stirring with a whisk. Ensure that the egg whites do not curdle.

Step 7

The dough starter should rise well.

Step 8

Combine the dough starter and egg mixture in a deep bowl.

Step 9

Sift in the flour and knead the dough.

Step 10

Melt the butter.

Step 11

Before finishing kneading, add the butter, raisins, and flour if necessary.

Step 12

Leave the dough to ferment for 1–1.5 hours at 28–85°F. Then, punch it down.

Step 13

Shape the finished dough into a ball and place it in a kulich mold. Bake at 180–390°F for 50–60 minutes.

Step 14

In a blender bowl, pour in the egg white and add 1 tablespoon of sugar.

Step 15

Whip well until the icing holds its shape.

Step 16

Spread the icing over the surface of the kulich and sprinkle with confectioner's sprinkle.

Step 17

Enjoy your meal!