russian easter bread
Russian Easter Bread (Kulich) It is traditional to make the design XB meaning "Christ is risen" on top of each of these little towering loaves. 2 packages active dry yeast 1/2 cup ...
Ingredients
- 2packageactive dry yeast
- 1/2cupwarm water (105 to 115 degrees f)
- 3/4cuplukewarm milk (scalded, then cooled)
- 1/3cupgranulated sugar
- 1teaspoonsalt
- 2eggs
- 1/2cupshortening
- 1/2cupraisins
Directions
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Russian Easter Bread (Kulich) It is traditional to make the design XB meaning "Christ is risen" on top of each of these little towering loav
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2 packages active dry yeast 1/2 cup warm water (105 to 115 degrees F) 3/4 cup lukewarm milk (scalded, then cooled) 1/3 cup granulated sugar
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Stir in milk, sugar, salt, eggs, shortening, raisins, candied fruit, almonds, lemon peel and 3 cups of the flour
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Beat until smooth
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Stir in enough remaining flour to make dough easy to handle
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Turn dough onto lightly floured surface
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knead until smooth and elastic, about 5 minutes
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Place in greased bowl