Babci S Babka Recipe

Ingredients for Babci S Babka

• Dry Yeast
• Light Cream
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 6 cups all-purpose flour, plus more as needed
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Almond Extract
• ¼ cup melted unsalted butter
• Golden Raisin
• Cream Cheese
• Egg Yolks

How to Make Babci S Babka

1. Dissolve 2 ¼ teaspoons active dry yeast in ½ cup warm heavy cream.
2. 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).
3. 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.
4. Gradually add more flour, 1 tablespoon at a time, until the dough is no longer sticking to the counter.
5. Add 1 cup raisins while kneading.
6. Grease and flour a 10-inch tube or bundt pan.
7. 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).
8. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
9. Spread the top with cheese topping (recipe not included, feel free to use your favorite).
10. Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until golden brown and a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.