Russian Easter Bread -- Kulich or Paska

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil provides a dairy-free option while maintaining moisture.

almonds

🥗Healthier: walnuts

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Walnuts offer similar crunch and flavor at a lower cost.

candied citrus peel

🥗Healthier: dried fruit

💰Cheaper: zest from fresh citrus

Dried fruit adds sweetness without added sugars.

powdered sugar

🥗Healthier: stevia powder

💰Cheaper: granulated sugar

Stevia reduces calories while providing sweetness.

Warm 1 liter of milk until it's warm but not hot.

Add 2.5 tablespoons of yeast to the warm milk and mix.

Add 2 eggs, 1 cup of sugar, and 2 teaspoons of salt to the milk mixture and mix well.

Gradually add 8 cups of flour, starting with half, then the rest, mixing with hands.

Knead the dough until well combined and leave it to rise for 30 minutes to 1 hour until doubled in size.

Grease metal cans or paper forms for baking.

Knead the dough again and fill the forms about one-third full.

Let the dough rise again in the forms until it grows in size.

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

Bake the dough in the oven and check for doneness with a wooden stick.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

Allergens