Kulich

Name: Kulich
Ingredients: 1 1/2 c. milk, scalded; 2 pkg. dry yeast; 1/4 c. lukewarm water; 4 c. flour; 4 egg yolks; 2/3 c. sugar; 1 c. melted butter, cooled; 2/3 c. diced almonds; 2 lemons, grated peel; 1/4 tsp. salt; pinch of saffron; 1 3/4 c. flour; 1/3 c. golden raisins; pinch of cardamon

14 ingredients

11 steps

Ingredients

1 1/2 c. milk, scalded
2 pkg. dry yeast
1/4 c. lukewarm water
4 c. flour
4 egg yolks
2/3 c. sugar
1 c. melted butter, cooled
2/3 c. diced almonds
2 lemons, grated peel
1/4 tsp. salt
pinch of saffron
1 3/4 c. flour
1/3 c. golden raisins
pinch of cardamon

Directions

1

Scald milk; remove scum.
2

Pour into large mixing bowl; cool to lukewarm.
3

Dissolve yeast in water and let stand 5 minutes.
4

Add to milk.
5

Add 4 cups flour, 1 at a time.
6

Mix thoroughly.
7

Cover and let rise until double in size (about 1 1/2 hours).
8

Beat yolks with sugar, until light and thick.
9

Stir into dough.
10

Add butter, saffron, cardamon (optional), peel and salt; mix well.
11

Gradually stir in flour (1 3/4 cups) to make the dough just firm enough to handle.