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Learn How to Prepare Babka in 8 Easy Steps

Learn How to Prepare Babka in 8 Easy Steps

Babka a very sweet and filling bread that is made with rich dough that often contains raisins.

Follow the ingredients and method below to make yours this weekend.

Ingredients

  • Butter or Margarine (Softened)
  • Milk
  • Cake Yeast
  • Warm water (110 degrees F)
  • Eggs
  • Egg Yolks
  • White Sugar
  • Salt
  • Vanilla Extract
  • Orange Flavored Liqueur (optional)
  • Grated Zest of Oranges
  • Grated zest of Lemon
  • All−Purpose Flour
  • Currants
  • Raisins
  • Golden Raisins
  • Chopped Slivered Almonds
  • Brown Sugar
  • Ground Cinnamon

Method

Step 1

Place yeast in a small bowl, and pour warm water over it. Stir with a spoon to break up the yeast. Set aside for 2 to 3 minutes. In a small saucepan, scald milk.

Step 2

Add 1 cup butter or margarine, and stir until melted. Remove from heat, and let cool until lukewarm. In a mixing bowl, beat 4 eggs and egg yolks with an electric mixer with a paddle attachment.

Step 3

Add sugar and salt, and continue to beat until mixture is thick and pale. Add vanilla, orange−flavored liqueur, zests, and yeast mixture. Combine. Beat in 4 cups flour gradually.

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Step 4

Add milk mixture alternately with remaining 4 cups flour while beating on medium speed. Add up to an additional 1 cup flour if the dough is sticky. Mix in currants, raisins, golden raisins, and almonds.

Step 5

Transfer dough to a clean large bowl. Knead using a large wooden spoon until the dough pulls away and doesn’t stick to the spoon, about 8 to 10 minutes. Transfer dough to a large buttered bowl, and turn to coat. Cover with plastic wrap. Place in a warm place until dough reaches the top of the bowl, about 1 to 2 hours. Punch the dough down, re−cover the bowl, and allow to rise again.

Step 6

Butter 3 angel food cake pans. In a small bowl, combine 1 cup flour, 4 tablespoons butter or margarine, brown sugar, and cinnamon to form crumb topping. Sprinkle evenly among the 3 pans. Preheat oven to 350F. Punch the dough down again. Turn out onto a lightly floured surface. Knead for 1 minute.

Step 7

Cut into thirds, and transfer dough to prepared pans. Cover loosely with plastic wrap. Allow to rise to the top of pan. Beat remaining egg, and brush the top of the dough. Bake until golden brown and hollow sounding when tapped, about 30 to 45 minutes.

Step 8

Immediately turn out onto a cooling rack so bread does not stick to the pan. Cool.

Now, enjoy it while it lasts! Thanks for reading.

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