| Prep: 20 mins | Cook: 35 mins – 40 mins | Difficulty: Medium | Serves: 6 |
| kcal | fat | saturates | carbs |
| 275 | 9g | 1g | 45g |
| sugars | fibre | protein | salt |
| 15g | 3g | 8g | 0.52g |
About Gluten-Free Kulich
Kneading into the weaving narratives of global bread culture, we bring to you a loving spin on a classic Russian recipe – meet the Gluten-Free Kulich. What sets this bread apart from its traditional counterpart is its thoughtful formulation for those sensitive to gluten. Even if gluten isn’t a dietary concern for you, the delicate flavours of this loaf, with its fruity undertones and subtle aroma of almond, will lift you out of the ordinariness of everyday bread-eating.
The Cultural Context of Gluten-Free Kulich
Bread makers and bread eaters – all will agree that bread is much more than a staple food. It’s about heritage, stories, and sometimes, revolution. Similar to the French Brioche or the Italian Pannetone, the original Kulich is a part of the orthodox Easter festivities in Russia. However, our Gluten-Free Kulich, with its distinctive gluten-free flour texture and the inclusion of wholesome ingredients, primarily dried fruits and slivered almonds, finds itself resonating with global dietary senses of our times.
A Delicious Inclusion in Your Meal Plan
Displays of breads are not just about the bread; it’s also about what goes with it. Pair our Gluten-Free Kulich with soups or stews, much like you’d pair a baguette or ciabatta, to soak up the rich flavours. Or consider it as a comforting accomplice to your morning or evening tea.
Imagine biting into a slice slathered with butter, the subtle sweetness of the bread heightened by the melting butter seeping into the porous slices, the dried fruits offering occasional delightful sweetness, and the slivered almonds adding an unexpected crunch. You don’t have to be gluten-intolerant to fall in love with this bread! Stirring the senses matching the evocativeness of Robert Frost’s ‘Breaking Bread’ – it’s an experience that you cannot, and should not miss.
Taste and Texture
Have you ever tasted a bread where every ingredient subtly makes its presence felt? The Gluten-Free Kulich does exactly that. While the almond milk and applesauce carry the promise of moistness, the unique combination of vanilla and almond extracts blend into an inviting aroma. With every bite offering a different combination of dried fruits and nuts, no two bites taste the same. The salt does its job of enhancing the flavours by just a hint, while the sugar maintains the balance of taste without overpowering sweetness.
The next time you want to explore the world of bread beyond a baguette or a croissant, give our Gluten-Free Kulich a try. Not only does it celebrate the richness of global bread culture, but also acknowledges the altering dietary needs of the current era.
So, why wait? Bring diversity onto your dinner table and let your taste buds travel through the fascinating world of breads with the Gluten-Free Kulich!
What You’ll Need
- 1.5 cups of gluten-free all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon of baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoons of salt
- 0.5 cups of unsweetened almond milk
- 0.25 cups of white sugar
- 0.25 cups of applesauce
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil
- 0.5 teaspoons of vanilla extract
- 0.5 teaspoons of almond extract
- 0.5 cups of dried mixed fruit
- 0.5 cups of slivered almonds
Method
Step One
Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius) and grease a bread loaf pan thoroughly.
Step Two
In a large bowl, combine 1.5 cups of gluten-free all-purpose flour, 1 tablespoon of baking powder, and 0.5 teaspoons of salt. Mix them thoroughly until they are well combined.
Step Three
In another bowl, combine 0.5 cups of unsweetened almond milk, 0.25 cups of white sugar, 0.25 cups of applesauce, 2 large eggs, 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil, 0.5 teaspoons of vanilla extract, and 0.5 teaspoons of almond extract. Stir these ingredients until they become smooth.
Step Four
Gradually pour the wet ingredients into the flour mixture and stir just until the dry ingredients are moistened.
Step Five
Gently stir in 0.5 cups of dried mixed fruit and 0.5 cups of slivered almonds into the mixture until they are evenly distributed in the batter.
Step Six
Pour the batter into the prepared bread loaf pan, spreading evenly.
Step Seven
Bake the kulich in the preheated oven for 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Step Eight
Let the kulich cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then remove it from the pan and place it on a wire rack to cool completely before serving. Enjoy your Gluten-Free Kulich!
