Thursday, April 1, 2010

Midday Entree: Russian Easter Bread

The Music:
Vespers, All-Night Vigil, Op. 37 (complete), by Sergei Rachmaninoff
Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir, Paul Hillier, conductor
Harmonia Mundi 907384


The Recipe:
This will look familiar to anyone exposed to the cuisine of Central Europe. As described on the epicurious.com website:

"A cross between brioche and challah, this bread (called kulich) is a lightly sweetened, egg-glazed cylinder, often baked in a coffee can to make a tall loaf.

"The kulich would sit proudly in the center of the family Easter basket, surrounded by meats, cheeses, butter, and eggs. It's a central part of the Easter meal, served with sweet paskha cheese or unsalted butter."


To get your own home-baked loaf started, click here.

This week's recipes are underwritten by the Bloomfield Hills Long Lake Market.

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