
Video Easter Kulich with Orange Zest Recipe
Discover the joys of this mouthwatering recipe for kulich! Start by soaking dried fruits like raisins or apricots in orange juice for added flavor. Then, create your dough starter with warm milk and dry yeast, letting it froth up. Whisk egg yolks with salt, sugar, and vanilla sugar until fluffy. Mix in softened butter and orange zest, then combine with the dough starter. Gradually add all-purpose flour to form a thick dough. Fold in your soaked dried fruits and allow it to rise. Bake until golden and finish by decorating with icing. You’ll have a delightful treat that's perfect for any occasion!
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Dough Ingredients
600 grams all-purpose flour (about 4.5 cups)
6 egg yolks
300 milliliters milk (about 1.3 cups)
180 grams butter, softened (about 3/4 cup)
180 grams sugar (about 1 cup)
8 grams dry yeast (about 2 teaspoons)
0.5 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla sugar
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Fruit and Flavoring Ingredients
150 grams dried fruits (such as raisins or apricots)
zest of 1 orange
120 milliliters orange juice (about 1/2 cup)
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