Ingredients for - Aromatic Orange-Cheese Kuliches with Raisins
How to cook deliciously - Aromatic Orange-Cheese Kuliches with Raisins
1 . Stage
First wash the raisins and pour boiling water over them for 15 minutes. Dry the raisins on a towel. Lightly toast the nuts and crush them into pieces, but not finely! Now for the dough: Stir room temperature butter with sugar and vanilla. You can use a mixer, or you can use a hand spoon.
2 . Stage
Add the soft, grit-free cottage cheese. Stir in the sugar and butter mixture.
3 . Stage
One at a time, beat the eggs at room temperature, each time stirring until smooth and homogeneous
4 . Stage
Grate the zest of two oranges on a fine grater (just a thin orange layer, otherwise it will be bitter). Pour in the washed, dried raisins and crushed almonds.
5 . Stage
Mix everything thoroughly. Pour in the baking soda and pour the lemon juice over it. Allow the reaction to finish and mix well.
6 . Stage
Pour the sifted flour in batches and mix thoroughly. The idea is to use 300 grams of flour. I have baked twice - both times I used exactly 300 grams. The dough will be quite thick and sticky.
7 . Stage
Place the dough in the molds, filling them 2/3 full. This amount of ingredients makes 4 medium-sized croissants. Place in a preheated to 180 degrees oven (I have an electric convection oven). For 40 minutes. Guided by your oven. Check the readiness with a wooden toothpick.
8 . Stage
Cover with icing. I have powdered sugar mashed with lemon juice. I like a thick glaze, adjust the thickness by the ratio of powdered sugar and lemon juice to your liking. Decorate to your liking - I have confectionery sprinkles.