Ukrainian Rich Babka Recipe

Name: Ukrainian Rich Babka
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 cakes fresh yeast; 1 tbsp. sugar; 2 cups milk, scalded and cooled to lukewarm; 2 tbsp. flour; 15 egg yolks; 2 cups confectioners' sugar, sifted; 8 cups flour, sifted; 1 tsp. salt; 1 tsp. vanilla; 1 lemon, grated rind of; 1-1/4 cup butter, softened; 1 cup golden raisins, lightly floured

Servings: persons

3 cakes fresh yeast
1 tbsp. sugar
2 cups milk, scalded and cooled to lukewarm
2 tbsp. flour
15 egg yolks
2 cups confectioners' sugar, sifted
8 cups flour, sifted
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. vanilla
1 lemon, grated rind of
1-1/4 cup butter, softened
1 cup golden raisins, lightly floured

1
Mix yeast cakes, 1 tbs.
2
sugar, and 2 tbs.
3
flour in 2 cups lukewarm milk; stir until dissolved.
4
Cover bowl and let stand in warm place to work until bubbly, about 1-1/2 hours.
5
Beat the egg yolks until thick; add confectioners' sugar, mixing in until thoroughly blended.
6
Add yeast mixture to yolk mixture; mix well.
7
Stir in flour, salt, vanilla, and grated lemon rind; knead together until the mixture is smooth.
8
Add the softened butter, kneading it in a little at a time.
9
Continue kneading the dough until it no longer sticks to your hands.
10
Knead in raisins, Cover with plastic wrap and a bath towel and set in a warm place to rise until doubled in height.
11
Punch dough down to release air.
12
Grease hands with butter and shape dough to fit greased round baking containers (four 1-lb coffee cans work well) approximately 1/3 full.
13
Let rise until doubled in height.
14
Bake in a preheated oven at 400F for 8 minutes; turn oven down to 300F and continue baking for 45 minutes.

2213

kcal

Calories

Fat

327

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: 3 cakes fresh yeast, 1 tbsp. sugar, 2 cups milk, scalded and cooled to lukewarm, 2 tbsp. flour, and more.

Yes, Ukrainian Rich 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.

Ukrainian Rich Babka

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