Russian Easter Bread

Russian Easter Bread, also known as Kulich, is a traditional Russian sweet bread that is typically baked and enjoyed during Easter celebrations. It is often decorated with icing and colorful sprinkles to symbolize the joy and renewal of the Easter season.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 340 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 11.

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Russian Easter Bread

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: Russian Courses: Bread, Breakfast, Brunch, Dessert, Snack Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 180 min Cook Time 40 min Rest Time 120 min Total Time 5 hrs 40 mins

Servings: 8 Calories: 2400

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 4 cup All-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoon Active dry yeast
• 1 cup Sugar
• 1 cup Milk
• 1 cup Butter
• 4 large Eggs
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon Lemon zest
• 1 cup Raisins
• 1 cup Almonds
• as needed for dusting Powdered sugar

Instructions

1. In a small bowl, dissolve yeast and 1 tablespoon of sugar in warm milk. Let it sit for 5 minutes until frothy.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, remaining sugar, butter, eggs, vanilla extract, and lemon zest. Mix well.
3. Add the yeast mixture to the flour mixture and knead until a smooth dough forms.
4. Fold in raisins and almonds.
5. Cover the dough with a clean cloth and let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour.
6. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
7. Divide the dough into two equal parts and shape each part into a round loaf.
8. Place the loaves on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
9. Bake for 35-40 minutes or until golden brown.
10. Remove from the oven and let the bread cool on a wire rack.
11. Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
12. Enjoy your delicious Russian Easter Bread!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 300kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 10g16%

Total Carbohydrate 45g15%

Sugars 20g

Protein 6g12%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.