Russian Easter Bread Recipe | Epicurious.com
"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...."
INGREDIENTS
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1 cup whole milk
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1/2 cup sugar plus a pinch
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1 1/2 sticks (3/4 cup) unsalted butter
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Pinch of saffron threads, crumbled
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2 teaspoons salt
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2 1/2 teaspoons active dry yeast (from a 1/4-oz package)
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1/4 cup lukewarm water (105–115°F)
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6 cups all-purpose flour plus additional for dusting
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4 large eggs
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