Easter Kulick With Paska Recipe

• 2 pkt active dry yeast
• 1/2 c. hot water
• 1/2 c. hot lowfat milk
• 1/2 c. sugar
• 1 tsp salt (opt)
• 2 x Large eggs
• 1/2 c. shortening
• 6 x flour
• 1/2 c. raisins
• 1/4 c. blanched almonds, minced
• 1/2 tsp vanilla
• 1/2 c. powdered sugar
• 1 1/2 tsp hot water
• 1/2 tsp grated lemon peel
• 1/2 tsp lemon juice
• 1/4 lb sweet butter, unsalted
• 1/2 lb powdered sugar
• 4 x egg yolks
• 3 lb farmer cheese
• 1/4 lb raisins
• 1/2 lb nuts, minced
• 1 tsp vanilla
• 1/2 pt cream
• 2 c. cherries, minced

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