Babci's Babka Recipe

Name: Babci's Babka
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (1/4 ounce) envelope dry yeast; ½ cup light cream or ½ cup half-and-half; ½ cup sugar; 2 cups flour; 3 eggs; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; ½ teaspoon almond extract; 1 tablespoon melted butter; ⅓ cup light golden raisin; 8 ounces cream cheese (blend cream cheese sugar, and add egg yolks, continue to blend well with mixer until smooth); 2 egg yolks; ½ cup sugar

Servings: persons

1 (1/4 ounce) envelope dry yeast
½ cup light cream or ½ cup half-and-half
½ cup sugar
2 cups flour
3 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ teaspoon almond extract
1 tablespoon melted butter
⅓ cup light golden raisin
8 ounces cream cheese (blend cream cheese sugar, and add egg yolks, continue to blend well with mixer until smooth)
2 egg yolks
½ cup sugar

1
Dissolve yeast in warm cream.
2
Combine with half the sugar and half the flour and let double in size.
3
Add all remaining ingrdients except the raisins and knead until smooth.
4
It will be sticky.
5
Add more flour as necessary to keep it from sticking to the counter.
6
(I usually use at least 1 1/2 cups extra.)
7
Add the raisins while continuing to knead.
8
Grease a tube or bundt pan and dust with flour.
9
Place dough in pan, cover with plastic wrap and a clean cloth and leave in a very warm draft-free place until double once again.
10
Spread the top with cheese topping.
11
Bake at 350 for about 40 minutes or until golden brown.
12
NOTE: I use a heating pad to keep the bowl warm and keep the dough rising.

920

kcal

Calories

Fat

100

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (1/4 ounce) envelope dry yeast, ½ cup light cream or ½ cup half-and-half, ½ cup sugar, 2 cups flour, and more.

Yes, Babci's Babka falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Babci's Babka

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