VOLUME 1 - Kilimanjaro Foods

Russian Kulich
Russian Recipes
1/2 t saffron
1/2 c glazed fruits,Sliced(cherries,pineapple, citrus)
1/2 c raisins
3 pk dry yeast
2 T light brown sugar
1/4 c dark rum
1 c almonds (toasted &,Sliced-coarsely,chopped)
1 c flour,Sifted
1/4 c milk,scalded & cooled to-lukewarm
3/4 c (1 1/2 stick),Unsalted-butter
1 c light brown sugar
1 t anise extract
1 t almond extract
3 egg yolks
1 c whipping cream,half & half-or table cream
4 5 c. flour
3 egg whites
egg white frosting
stiffly egg white,Beaten
c powdered sugar
1 t vanilla (or almond extract)
Soak saffron in rum an hour or more. Combine fruits, raisins and
almonds with 1 cup flour. Set aside. Dissolve yeast with milk and 2
tablespoons sugar. Allow to stand 5-10 minutes. In electric mixer,
cream butter and sugar until smooth. Add extracts, yolks and warm
cream. Beat in yeast mixture. Add 4 cups flour and beat until
smooth and elastic, adding additional flour as necessary. Place in
oiled bowl, turning to coat top of dough. Cover with plastic wrap