Kulich
1/3 c Raisins,golden 3 T Rum 1/2 c Sugar 1 pk Active dry yeast(1/4 oz) 1/2 c Water,warm(105-115') 6 T Butter,softened(3/4 stick) 3 Eggs 2 T Vanilla 3 T Milk,powdered 3/4 t Salt
Ingredients
- 1/3cup raisins,golden
- 3tsp rum
- 1/2cup sugar
- 1package active dry yeast(1/4 oz)
- 1/2cup water,warm(105-115')
- 6tsp butter,softened(3/4 stick)
- 3eggs
- 2tsp vanilla
Directions
- 1
1/3 c Raisins,golden 3 T Rum 1/2 c Sugar 1 pk Active dry yeast(1/4 oz) 1/2 c Water,warm(105-115') 6 T Butter,softened(3/4 stick) 3 Eggs 2 T
- 2
Soak raisins in rum for at least 30 or overnight
- 3
Combine 1/2 teaspoon sugar along with yeast and water in small bowl
- 4
Let stand until foamy, about 5 minutes
- 5
Beat together remaining sugar, butter, eggs, vanilla, powdered milk, salt and saffron, if using, and yeast mixture in large bowl with mixer
- 6
Add 2 cups of the flour and 1 tablespoon of soaking rum, beating for 2 minutes at high speed
- 7
Drain raisins and reserve rum for glaze
- 8
Stir raisins, almonds and orange peel into dough with wooden spoon