Russian Easter Kulich

Name: Russian Easter Kulich
Ingredients: 2 pkg. dry yeast; 1/2 c. warm water; 1/2 c. scalded milk; 3/4 c. white sugar; 1/4 c. melted margarine; 1 tsp. vanilla; 1/2 tsp. ground cardamon; 1 tsp. salt; 3 eggs, beaten; 1 1/2 c. glazed mixed fruit; 1/2 c. glazed cherries; 6 c. all-purpose flour; 1 c. powdered sugar; 5 tsp. lemon juice; candy Easter eggs or cherries

15 ingredients

9 steps

Ingredients

2 pkg. dry yeast
1/2 c. warm water
1/2 c. scalded milk
3/4 c. white sugar
1/4 c. melted margarine
1 tsp. vanilla
1/2 tsp. ground cardamon
1 tsp. salt
3 eggs, beaten
1 1/2 c. glazed mixed fruit
1/2 c. glazed cherries
6 c. all-purpose flour
1 c. powdered sugar
5 tsp. lemon juice
candy Easter eggs or cherries

Directions

1

Sprinkle yeast onto warm water.
2

Dissolve.
3

In large bowl, combine milk, sugar, margarine, vanilla, cardamon and salt.
4

Add yeast, then eggs, stirring until well blended.
5

Add glazed fruit, then gradually beat in flour.
6

Turn onto floured board and knead until smooth and satiny.
7

Place in greased bowl, cover with towel and let rise in warm place until doubled in size, about 2 hours. Punch down dough.
8

Divide into 2 or 4 sections; place each into a well-greased can.
9

Cover and let rise until doubled in size again.