Russian Paska Easter Bread (Kulich) - No Yeast | Quick & Easy Paska Recipe

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil provides a dairy-free alternative with healthy fats.

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: plain yogurt

Greek yogurt adds creaminess with fewer calories.

currants

🥗Healthier: raisins

💰Cheaper: dried cranberries

Raisins are more accessible and still provide sweetness.

candied citrus peel

🥗Healthier: fresh citrus zest

💰Cheaper: dried fruit

Fresh zest offers a vibrant flavor without added sugars.

Activate yeast in warm milk until bubbly, about 5-10 minutes.

Mix flour and sugar in a large bowl.

Add melted butter, eggs, and vanilla extract to the flour mixture.

Stir in the activated yeast mixture until combined.

Knead dough on a floured surface until smooth, about 10 minutes.

Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise until doubled, about 1-2 hours.

Punch down the dough and fold in currants, candied citrus peel, and almonds.

Shape the dough into a round loaf and place in a greased pan.

Cover and let rise again until doubled, about 30-60 minutes.

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).

Bake the bread until golden brown, about 30-40 minutes.

Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.

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