Ingredients for Babka
- 1 cup + 1 teaspoon granulated sugar, 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup + 1 tablespoon milk
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- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
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- 1 tablespoon breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup warm water
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
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How to Make Babka
- Scald 1 cup of milk and pour over 1/2 cup granulated sugar and 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter. Let cool to lukewarm.
- In a small bowl, dissolve 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast in 1/4 cup of the lukewarm milk mixture. Add the yeast mixture to the remaining milk mixture. Add 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour and beat well with a wooden spoon or electric mixer until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 large eggs and 1/2 teaspoon salt until light and fluffy.
- Gently add the egg mixture to the flour mixture and mix until just combined.
- Add 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 1/4 cup melted unsalted butter, and the remaining 1 cup all-purpose flour. Knead for 15 minutes, either by hand or with a stand mixer fitted with a dough hook. The dough should be slightly sticky.
- Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, turning to coat. Cover and let rise in a warm place for 1-1.5 hours, or until doubled in size.
- Punch down the dough and shape it into a log. Place in a well-greased 9x5 inch loaf pan, or a Bundt pan (depending on preference).
- Sprinkle with your favorite streusel topping (recipe below).
- Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 45-50 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes before inverting onto a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
13 g
Sugar
63g
Fat
31g
Carbs
20g
