Babci's Babka

Delight your taste buds with Babci's Babka, a time-honored Polish sweet bread recipe brimming with tradition and homemade charm. This soft and buttery loaf boasts a rich blend of vanilla and a hint of sweetness, with optional raisins folded in for bursts of chewy flavor. Perfectly golden and dusted with powdered sugar, this babka is a show-stopping addition to any brunch spread or holiday table. With just 40 minutes of preparation time and the magic of two gentle rises, you'll achieve a light, fluffy texture that melts in your mouth. Whether you enjoy it warm from the oven or toasted the next day, Babci's Babka is irresistible comfort food straight from the heart of Eastern Europe.

Nutriscore Rating: 36/100

Prep Time:40 mins

Cook Time:50 mins

Total Time:90 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 4 cups All-purpose flour
• 0.75 cups Granulated sugar
• 2.25 teaspoons Active dry yeast
• 1 cup Whole milk
• 0.5 cups Unsalted butter (melted)
• 3 pieces Large eggs
• 0.5 teaspoons Salt
• 1 teaspoons Vanilla extract
• 0.5 cups Raisins (optional)
• 2 tablespoons Powdered sugar (for dusting)

Directions

Step 1

In a small saucepan, warm the milk until it is lukewarm (about 110°F or 43°C). Remove from heat and stir in the sugar until dissolved, then sprinkle the active dry yeast over the top. Let it sit for 5-10 minutes until foamy.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, melted butter, vanilla extract, and salt.

Step 3

Add the yeast mixture to the wet ingredients and mix well.

Step 4

Gradually add the flour, one cup at a time, mixing with a wooden spoon or dough hook until a soft dough forms. If using raisins, fold them into the dough at this stage.

Step 5

Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and knead for 8-10 minutes, or until smooth and elastic. Alternatively, knead using a stand mixer with a dough hook for 5-7 minutes.

Step 6

Form the dough into a ball and place it in a greased bowl, turning once to coat the dough. Cover with a clean kitchen towel and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour, or until it has doubled in size.

Step 7

Grease a bundt pan or a loaf pan. Punch down the risen dough and shape it to fit into the prepared pan. Cover and let it rise again for another 30-40 minutes, or until it has risen slightly above the edge of the pan.

Step 8

While the dough is rising, preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

Step 9

Bake the babka in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, or until the top is golden and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Step 10

Let the babka cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 11

Once cooled, dust the top with powdered sugar before slicing and serving. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(613.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1886.8

Total Fat 104.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 65.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.3g
Cholesterol 287.6mg	0%
Sodium 123.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 244.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 3.2g	0%
Total Sugars 227.6g
Protein 11.6g	0%

Vitamin D 107.4IU	0%
Calcium 379.1mg	0%
Iron 1.6mg	0%
Potassium 1031mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 47.8%

Protein: 2.4%

Carbs: 49.8%