Ingredients for Cheese Babka Made Easy In The Bread Machine
- Milk
- Saffron
- Butter
- Egg Yolks
- 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- Bread Machine Yeast
- Lemon, Zest Of
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
- White Raisins
- Almond Cookie
- 1 large egg
- Sliced Almonds
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- Egg Yolk
- Lemon Zest
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How to Make Cheese Babka Made Easy In The Bread Machine
- **Make the Dough:** Add all wet ingredients (see ingredient list below) to your bread machine.
- Add flour, yeast, sugar, and salt to the bread machine according to the manufacturer's instructions.
- Select the "dough" cycle for a large loaf and press start.
- **Add Flavor Boosters:** When the machine beeps (usually 5-10 minutes into the cycle), add lemon zest, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon cardamom, 1/2 cup raisins (or cranberries, or a mix!), and 1/4 cup chopped walnuts (optional).
- **Prepare the Cheese Filling:** In a medium bowl, combine the cream cheese, farmer's cheese, egg, sugar, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth and creamy.
- **Prepare the Pan:** Generously butter a 10-inch fluted tube pan. Sprinkle with 1/4 cup fine breadcrumbs.
- **Shape the Babka:** Once the dough cycle is complete, carefully remove the dough to a lightly floured surface. Gently punch down the dough and roll it into a 20x10-inch rectangle.
- **Fill and Roll:** Spread the cheese filling evenly over the dough rectangle. Tightly roll the dough lengthwise into a log.
- **Bake:** Place the log into the prepared pan, cover with plastic wrap, and let rise for 60 minutes, or until doubled in size.
- **Egg Wash & Almonds:** Brush the risen babka with egg wash (1 egg beaten with 1 tablespoon milk or water). Sprinkle with 1/4 cup sliced almonds.
- **Bake:** Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 45-60 minutes, or until golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
18 g
Sugar
105g
Fat
67g
Carbs
26g
