Babka

8 servings

30 minutes

Babka is a traditional Polish Easter cake.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 422.4
• Proteins: 9.3g
• Fats: 20.1g
• Carbohydrates: 52.2g

Ingredients

• Wheat flour: 350 g
• Salt: pinch
• Sugar: 25 g
• Butter: 150 g
• Dry yeast: 1 tsp
• Milk: 150 ml
• Chicken egg: 4 pc
• Raisin: 115 g
• Orange zest: to taste
• Honey: 4 tbsp

Cooking steps

1. Sift the flour, salt, and sugar into a large bowl. Add the yeast, then make a well in the center.

   Required ingredients:

   • Wheat flour: 350 g
   • Salt:  pinch
   • Sugar: 25 g
   • Dry yeast: 1 teaspoon

2. Add butter, milk, egg yolks, dried fruits, and zest. Knead the dough. Transfer to a floured surface and knead for 10 minutes until the dough is smooth and elastic.

   Required ingredients:

   • Butter: 150 g
   • Milk: 150 ml
   • Chicken egg: 4 pieces
   • Raisin: 115 g
   • Orange zest:  to taste

3. Place the dough in a mold with a capacity of 1.25 kg. Cover with oiled film and leave in a warm place for 60 minutes.

4. Preheat the oven to 190 degrees. Bake for 45-50 minutes. The main sign that the dish is ready: a stick inserted in the middle should come out clean.

5. Let the kulich cool in the mold for 5 minutes. Turn it onto a rack and brush with warmed honey. Once cooled, slice and serve with butter.

   Required ingredients:

   • Honey: 4 tablespoons