Source: Nadya Koval, AdobeStockThere are many different variations of dough for Easter kulich, so you can always find a recipe that you like best. With milk, cottage cheese, sour cream, with or without yeast, with different types of flour, cocoa, zest, and other additions – choose yours!
1. Alexandrian Kulich Dough
Source: vk.comThis dough is prepared in the evening so you can start baking in the morning.
You will need: 1 liter milk, 1 kg sugar, 500 g butter, 10 eggs, 3 yolks, 150 g fresh yeast, 1 tsp salt, 2 tbsp cognac, 2.5 kg flour, 3 packets vanilla sugar.
Preparation: Lightly whisk eggs, yolks, and sugar. Add softened butter and yeast dissolved in warm milk. Leave the mixture overnight in a warm place. Then add the remaining ingredients and knead into a sticky dough. Let it rise for another 1-2 hours.
2. Viennese Kulich Dough
Source: caramelcooking.comThe kulich turn out very airy, sweet, and tender.
You will need: 500 g sugar, 6 eggs, 200 g butter, 50 g fresh yeast, 500 ml milk, 1.5 kg flour, 1 tsp vanilla sugar, 1 tsp salt, 150 g candied fruits or dried fruits.
Preparation: Dissolve yeast in warm milk. Whisk eggs with sugar until fluffy, mix them with milk and melted butter, cover with a towel, and leave the dough in a warm place for 8-10 hours. Add salt, vanilla sugar, and sifted flour. Finally, add candied fruits and knead the dough well – for at least 15-20 minutes.
3. Cruffin Kulich Dough
Source: gastronom.ruTraditionally, you can add raisins or candied fruits to the filling.
You will need: 2 eggs, 4 yolks, 250 ml milk, 80 g sugar, 700 g flour, 15 g vanilla sugar, 40 g fresh yeast, 80 g butter, 1 tsp salt.
Preparation: Mix warm milk, yeast, and a spoon of sugar, and let it sit for 15 minutes. Whisk eggs, yolks, and both types of sugar. Sift flour with salt, make a well, and pour in the yeast mixture, eggs, and melted butter. Knead the dough thoroughly and for a long time. Let it rise for 1 hour in a warm place.
4. Dry Yeast Kulich Dough
Source: za-edoy.ruFor aroma, you can add a pinch of vanilla or cardamom.
You will need: 700 g flour, 6 yolks, 20 g dry yeast, 500 ml milk, 200 g butter, 300 g sugar.
Preparation: Add yeast and half of the flour to milk, mix, and leave this starter dough for half an hour in a warm place. Whisk yolks with sugar, add melted butter, and whisk again. Combine eggs with the starter dough and the remaining flour. Knead the dough for at least 20 minutes.
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5. Yeast-Free Kulich Dough
Source: postila.ruVery fluffy and tender dough with baking soda instead of yeast.
You will need: 300-350 g flour, 300 ml kefir, 100 g butter, 150 g sugar, 1 tsp baking soda, zest of 1 lemon.
Preparation: Mix kefir with baking soda and let them sit for a few minutes. Separately mix melted butter, sugar, and lemon zest. Combine both mixtures, add flour, knead the resulting dough, and add filling to taste.
6. Cocoa Kulich Dough
Source: dzen.ruA very interesting and easy recipe if you want to bake chocolate kulich for Easter.
You will need: 1 egg, 20 g cocoa, 50 g sugar, 2 g salt, 10 g fresh yeast, 1 cup milk, 50 g butter, 350 g flour.
Preparation: Mix warm milk, yeast, and a spoon of sugar, and let it sit for 5 minutes. Separately mix egg, remaining sugar, salt, and melted butter, and sift flour with cocoa. Combine all ingredients, knead the dough, and let it rise for 1 hour in a warm place.
7. Gluten-Free Lenten Kulich Dough
Source: cofete.ruAn unusual dough option that is suitable for those with dietary restrictions.
You will need: 120 ml soy milk, 120 g coconut oil, 50 g potato starch, 100 g corn starch, 50 g rice flour, 5 g soy protein, 70 g brown sugar, 5 g vanilla sugar, 100 g corn flour, 10 g baking soda, 3 g salt.
Preparation: Mix all dry ingredients except baking soda. Add milk and melted oil, mix, and add baking soda. Knead the dough and add filling to your liking.
8. Banana Kulich Dough
Source: zdorovogotovim.ruBananas are perfect for a wide variety of baked goods, and Easter kulich is no exception.
You will need: 2 eggs, 2 bananas, 1 cup sugar, 80 g butter, 1 packet vanilla sugar, 50 ml water, 1.5 cups flour, 1 tsp baking soda, 0.5 tsp baking powder.
Preparation: Mash ripe bananas with water into a puree using a fork. Whisk softened butter with both types of sugar, add eggs, and whisk again. Mix the dough with banana puree and add baking soda and baking powder. Add sifted flour and mix the dough again.
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9. Kefir Kulich Dough
Source: dzen.ruYou can also use sour milk, liquid yogurt, or other fermented dairy products.
You will need: 650 g flour, 300 ml kefir, 200 g sugar, 150 g butter, 1 egg, 2 yolks, 1 tbsp vanilla sugar, 1 tsp turmeric for color, 7 g dry yeast, 0.5 tsp salt.
Preparation: Whisk warm kefir, softened butter, both types of sugar, egg, yolks, and turmeric. Sift flour with yeast and salt, pour the liquid mixture into the dry, and knead the dough thoroughly. Let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour.
10. Healthy Rice Flour Kulich Dough
Source: klublady.ruInstead of a sweetener, you can use honey or simply add dried fruits.
You will need: 100 g rice flour, 50 g corn flour, 5 g baking powder, 150 ml kefir, 3 eggs, sugar substitute.
Preparation: Separate yolks from whites and whisk yolks with kefir and sugar substitute. Separately mix both types of flour and baking powder. Combine dry ingredients with kefir. Whisk whites until stiff peaks form and gently fold them into the dough with a spatula.
11. Sour Cream Kulich Dough
Source: klublady.ruThe main thing is that the sour cream should be fattier.
You will need: 300 ml milk, 10 g dry yeast, 200 g sugar, 3 eggs, 150 g butter, 250 g sour cream, 2 tsp vanilla sugar, 700-800 g flour.
Preparation: Heat milk and mix it with yeast, a spoon of sugar, and 200 g flour. Let it rise in a warm place for 20 minutes. Whisk eggs with sugar and add them to the prepared starter dough, then add vanilla sugar and softened, but not liquid, butter. Mix the dough, add sour cream, and mix again. Add the remaining flour, knead the dough, and let it rise for 1 hour in a warm place.
12. Cream Kulich Dough
Source: postila.ruUse cream of any fat content – the dough will still be very soft.
You will need: 1 cup cream, 2 eggs, 60 g butter, 25 g fresh yeast, 60 g sugar, 3 cups flour, 50 g raisins.
Preparation: Heat cream and add yeast and a spoon of flour. Mix and add melted butter with sugar. Mix again, add eggs, and finally – add sifted flour. Knead the dough, let it rise for 1 hour in a warm place, and only then add raisins or other filling.
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13. Vegetable Oil Kulich Dough
Source: heaclub.ruIf you don't have butter on hand – here's a solution.
You will need: 250 ml milk, 2 eggs, 180 g sugar, 125 ml vegetable oil, 10 g dry yeast, 700 g flour, 1 tsp vanilla sugar, 0.5 tsp salt.
Preparation: Mix warm milk, 2 spoons of sugar, 2 spoons of flour, and yeast. Let it sit for 15 minutes. Whisk eggs with the remaining sugar. Add eggs, oil, vanilla sugar to the starter dough and mix. Add salt with sifted flour. Knead the dough and let it rise for 1 hour in a warm place.
14. Egg Yolk Kulich Dough
Source: mirtesen.ruAnd the egg whites can be used to make glaze.
You will need: 8 yolks, 280 g sugar, 700 g flour, 200 ml milk, 40 g fresh yeast, 100 ml cream, 100 g butter, 50 ml vegetable oil.
Preparation: Heat milk and dissolve yeast, a spoon of sugar, and 150-180 g flour in it. Let the starter dough rise for 1 hour in a warm place under a towel. Rub yolks with sugar and add them to the starter dough. Pour in the cream, then gradually mix in the remaining flour. Finally, add both types of oil and knead the dough thoroughly. Let it rise in a warm place for 1-2 hours.
15. Cottage Cheese Kulich Dough
Source: sovet-ok.ruThe advantage is that cottage cheese dough is prepared much faster than yeast dough.
You will need: 300 g flour, 2 eggs, 350 g sugar, 150 g butter, 250 g cottage cheese, 1 g vanillin, 2.5 g baking soda, 20 g lemon zest.
Preparation: Whisk eggs until fluffy, add sugar, and whisk again. Add melted butter and whisk once more. Add cottage cheese, whisk again, and then – add zest, vanillin, and slaked baking soda. Finally, gradually mix in the flour, whisking the dough each time.
16. Egg White Kulich Dough
Source: koolinar.ruA good recipe if you have leftover egg whites from other baking.
You will need: 350 g flour, 150 ml milk, 110 g sugar, 100 g butter, 2 egg whites, 2 tsp dry yeast, 1 pinch salt.
Preparation: Mix warm milk, yeast, 2 spoons of sugar, and 5 spoons of flour. Let it rise for half an hour in a warm place. Whisk egg whites with salt and the remaining sugar until a smooth, fluffy mass. Mix the starter dough and melted butter, then gently fold in the egg whites and then – the remaining flour. Let the dough rise for 1-2 hours in a warm place.
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17. Almond Flour Kulich Dough
Source: postila.ruThis dough fully complies with the requirements of a keto diet.
You will need: 15 g sugar substitute, 40 g butter, 60 g almond flour, 200 g cottage cheese, 20 g coconut flour, 8 g baking powder, 2 eggs.
Preparation: Blend cottage cheese with eggs until smooth, add melted butter, and blend again. Add all dry ingredients, knead the dough, and add filling to taste.
18. Honey Kulich Dough
Source: mirtesen.ruHere you need instant yeast that does not require a starter dough.
You will need: 700 g flour, 220 ml milk, 160 g honey, 4 eggs, 100 g butter, 100 g dried fruits, 60 g nuts, 0.5 tsp salt, 10 g dry yeast.
Preparation: Mix sifted flour, yeast, and salt. Whisk eggs with honey and warm milk. Separately melt the butter. Gradually and alternately add flour and butter to the eggs, mixing thoroughly after each portion. Knead well and let the dough rise for 1 hour in a warm place, then fold in the dried fruits and nuts.
19. Oat and Rye Flour Kulich Dough
Source: karamelcafe.ruA low-calorie recipe for delicious and easy-to-work-with dough for Easter kulich.
You will need: 200 g rye flour, 200 g oat flour, 100 g whole wheat flour, 2 g vanillin, 0.5 tsp baking powder, 2 g salt, 80 g raisins, 180 ml water.
Preparation: Soak raisins in boiling water for half an hour and pat dry. Mix all sifted flour with salt, baking powder, and vanillin. Add raisins, pour in water, and mix the dough thoroughly.
20. Buttermilk and Condensed Milk Kulich Dough
Source: dzen.ruFor a richer aroma and aftertaste – use boiled condensed milk.
You will need: 1/2 cup buttermilk, 1 tsp dry yeast, 1 tbsp sugar, 2 tbsp boiled condensed milk, 0.5 tsp salt, 90 g butter, 3 tbsp vegetable oil, 5 yolks, 2 egg whites, 550 g flour.
Preparation: Mix warm buttermilk, sugar, salt, and yeast. Let this starter dough sit for 15 minutes and pour in melted butter. Then add condensed milk and pour in whisked yolks with whites. Mix the dough, add half of the sifted flour, vegetable oil, and then – the remaining flour. Knead the dough and let it rise for 1 hour in a warm place.