Cheese Babka Made Easy In The Bread Machine Recipe

Name: Cheese Babka Made Easy In The Bread Machine
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/4 cups milk, scalded and cooled to lukewarm; 1/2 teaspoon saffron (optional); 10 tablespoons butter, room temperature; 4 egg yolks, room temperature; 5 cups flour, sifted; 1/2 cup sugar; 1 teaspoon salt; 2 teaspoons bread machine yeast; Additions to be added at beep of cycle; 1 lemon, zest of; 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon cardamom; 1 1 cup dried cherries (soaked in hot apple juice, rum or vodka for 15 minutes and drained) or 1 cup dried cranberries (soaked in hot apple juice, rum or vodka for 15 minutes and drained); Coating; 1/3 cup almond cookie, crushed into fine crumbs; Topping; 1 egg, beaten; 1/4 cup sliced almonds; Cheese Filling; 8 ounces cream cheese, softened; 1/3 cup sugar; 1 egg yolk; 1 lemon zest; 1 pinch saffron (optional)

Servings: persons

1 1/4 cups milk, scalded and cooled to lukewarm
1/2 teaspoon saffron (optional)
10 tablespoons butter, room temperature
4 egg yolks, room temperature
5 cups flour, sifted
1/2 cup sugar
1 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons bread machine yeast
Additions to be added at beep of cycle
1 lemon, zest of
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon cardamom
1 1 cup dried cherries (soaked in hot apple juice, rum or vodka for 15 minutes and drained) or 1 cup dried cranberries (soaked in hot apple juice, rum or vodka for 15 minutes and drained)
Coating
1/3 cup almond cookie, crushed into fine crumbs
Topping
1 egg, beaten
1/4 cup sliced almonds
Cheese Filling
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/3 cup sugar
1 egg yolk
1 lemon zest
1 pinch saffron (optional)

1
Dough:
2
Add all wet ingredients to bread machine.
3
Top with flour and place yeast, sugar and salt in separate corners.
4
Or add the ingredients according to your bread machine.
5
Set machine to large loaf, dough cycle and press start.
6
At the beep add the zest, cinnamon, cardamom, raisins, and or cranberries.
7
Cheese filling:
8
Mix cheese filling ingredients together.
9
Prepare pan:
10
Generously butter a fluted tube pan. Sprinkle with fine bread crumbs.
11
When cycle has finished remove dough to a floured surface.
12
Punch down dough and shape and roll out into a log about 20x 10. Then place cheese filling in the center down the long side of the roll, bringing the sides over to encase the filling. Then place into prepared pan covering with plastic wrap and let rise 60 minutes or till risen to top of pan.
13
Brush with eggwash and sprinkle with almonds.
14
Bake 350 for 45-60 minutes.

1597

kcal

Calories

Fat

175

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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

My Personal Notes

Saved locally in your browser — visible only to you.

How did you like this recipe?

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

You need 24 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/4 cups milk, scalded and cooled to lukewarm, 1/2 teaspoon saffron (optional), 10 tablespoons butter, room temperature, 4 egg yolks, room temperature, and more.

Yes, Cheese Babka Made Easy In The Bread Machine falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Cheese Babka Made Easy In The Bread Machine

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

How did you like this recipe?

Frequently Asked Questions