#image_title Rooted in a beautiful history and unmistakable flavor and texture, the Kulich, also known as “Paska,” is a Russian classic bread of the highest order.Customarily used to break the fast in Russian Orthodox Easter traditions, this Easter bread has taken on a number of forms as wide and far-ranging as the Motherland itself.The rich Slavic treat is usually decorated with the Cyrillic letters XB that translate to “Christ is Risen.” Kulich   Makes 3 Ingredients 2¼ cups (540 grams) warm whole milk (105°F/41°C to 110°F/43°C) 2 (0.25-ounce) packages (14 grams) active dry yeast 2¼ cups (450 grams) granulated sugar 2 teaspoons (6 grams) kosher salt 1½ teaspoons (3 grams) ground cardamom 9 large egg yolks (167 grams) 1 large egg (50 grams) 1½ teaspoons (9 grams) vanilla paste 12½ cups (1,563 grams) all-purpose flour, divided 2 cups (256 grams) dried apricots, finely chopped 1 cup (227 grams) unsalted butter, melted ¼ cup (60 grams) sour cream Lemon Icing (recipe follows) Garnish: multicolored nonpareil sprinkles Lemon Icing Makes 1⅔ cups 4 cups (480 grams) confectioners’ sugar 1 teaspoon (5 grams) fresh lemon juice, strained ½ cup (120 grams) whole milk Instructions In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, combine warm milk and yeast.

Let stand until mixture is foamy, about 10 minutes.With mixer at

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