How to make Passover Russian brioche (kulich)?
This recipe takes 180 minutes for 6 servings, medium difficulty.
Celebrate Easter Russian style with the Koulitch brioche recipe!
120 min
Prep time
60 min
Cook time
6
Servings
Medium
Difficulty
3h
Total time
Oven
Cooking method
Dessert
Meal type
What ingredients for Passover Russian brioche (kulich)?
How to prepare Passover Russian brioche (kulich)?
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1
Boil the milk.
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Cook over low heat, pour 1/2 glass of flour into the milk gently while stirring until you obtain a smooth dough and let it cool down.
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3
Pour the warm preparation into the yeast, mix well and place this mixture in a draft-free warm spot (on a radiator or near a heat source) to allow the dough to rise.
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4
In a bowl, beat the egg yolks with sugar and add the milk and flour to this mixture.
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Let the dough rise again.
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Pour in the melted butter, the remaining flour, and knead the dough until you obtain a thick dough.
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Add the raisins and cognac.
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Place the dough into a cake or cylindrical mold that is sufficiently deep.
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Sprinkle the koulitch with sliced almonds.
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Let the dough rise again.
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Bake for (200-220°C) 70 minutes.
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If the brioche browns while the inside is not cooked, cover it with a damp cloth and continue baking.
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Be careful not to shake the brioche; otherwise, it may "sink."
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After baking, remove the koulitch from the mold and place it delicately on a plate.
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For presentation, you can sprinkle your koulitch with powdered sugar.
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Preparation takes 120 minutes and cooking takes 60 minutes, for a total of 180 minutes.
This recipe serves 6 people. You can adjust the quantities directly on the page.
This recipe is medium difficulty. It is suitable for cooks with some basic skills.
This recipe is prepared using oven. Follow the detailed steps above for best results.
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