Name: Kulich : Russian Easter Cake recipe by Ruchira Hoon at BetterButter
Prep time: 120 min
Cook time: 60 min
Total time: 180 min
Yield: 10
Ingredients: 1/2 cup Raisins; 1/2 cup vodka; 1/2 cup slivered almonds; 1 cup warm milk; 20 grams dry active yeast; 1 tsp sugar; 4 cups flour; 3/4 cup sugar; 1/2 tsp Salt; 1 tsp vanilla; 100 grams butter; 5 egg yolks; For the icing:; 2 cups icing sugar sifted; 3 -4 tblsp milk

Ingredients Serving: 10

1/2 cup Raisins
1/2 cup vodka
1/2 cup slivered almonds
1 cup warm milk
20 grams dry active yeast
1 tsp sugar
4 cups flour
3/4 cup sugar
1/2 tsp Salt
1 tsp vanilla
100 grams butter
5 egg yolks
For the icing:
2 cups icing sugar sifted
3 -4 tblsp milk

Instructions

Soak 1/2 cup raisins in 1/2 cup vodka for 10 minutes. Drain and reserve the vodka.
In a separate bowl combine 1 cup warm milk with the dried yeast and 1 teaspoon sugar. Set aside for 10 minutes until it is nice and foamy.
Combine 4 cups plain flour, 3/4 cup sugar and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Mix in the yeast mixture with the reserved vodka, the egg yolks and 1 teaspoon vanilla essence. Knead for 10 minutes. Knead in the butter as well.
Place in an oiled bowl, cover and set aside for 1 hour.
Preheat oven to 170°C. Punch down the dough. Knead in slivered almonds and raisins. Place in a greased bread pan. Cover and set aside for 30 minutes. Bake for 1 hour.
Cool the cake. Meanwhile combine the icing sugar and milk together to make a thick paste. Pour over the cake when just ready to eat.

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