Ingredients for Babci's Babka
- 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 1/2 cup warm heavy cream
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 6 cups and 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- Almond Extract
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup golden raisins
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 large egg yolk
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cardamom
- 1 cup warm milk
Cook Smarter with Sous, Your Kitchen Companion
Missing an ingredient for this Babci's Babka? Need a perfect wine pairing or a healthy side dish idea? Don't guess—ask Sous! Your AI-powered sous-chef is ready to help you swap ingredients, adjust serving sizes, and discover flavor tips in seconds.
How to Make Babci's Babka
- Dissolve 2 ¼ teaspoons active dry yeast in ½ cup warm heavy cream.
- Combine yeast mixture with ½ cup granulated sugar and 2 cups all-purpose flour. Let rise in a warm place until doubled in size (about 1 hour).
- Add 1 cup warm milk, 2 large eggs, ¼ cup melted unsalted butter, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon ground cardamom, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and 4 cups all-purpose flour. Knead until smooth and elastic (about 8-10 minutes). The dough will be sticky.
- Gradually add more flour, 1 tablespoon at a time, until the dough is no longer sticking to the counter.
- Add 1 cup raisins while kneading.
- Grease and flour a 10-inch tube or bundt pan.
- Place the dough in the prepared pan, cover with plastic wrap and a clean kitchen towel. Let rise in a warm, draft-free place until doubled in size (about 1-1.5 hours).
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Spread the top with cheese topping (recipe not included, feel free to use your favorite).
- Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until golden brown and a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
2 g
Sugar
57g
Fat
24g
Carbs
9g
