Babka

Name: Babka
Ingredients: 2 cups (475 ml) all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup (125 ml) sugar; 2 pkg active dry yeast; 1/4 cup (60 ml) lukewarm water; 1/2 cup (125 ml) milk; 1/2 cup (125 ml) butter; 4 eggs; 1 tsp (5 ml) almond extract or vanilla; 1/2 cup (125 ml) chopped mixed candied fruits; 1/3 cup (80 ml) seedless raisins; Vodka syrup*

11 ingredients

22 steps

Ingredients

2 cups (475 ml) all-purpose flour
1/2 cup (125 ml) sugar
2 pkg active dry yeast
1/4 cup (60 ml) lukewarm water
1/2 cup (125 ml) milk
1/2 cup (125 ml) butter
4 eggs
1 tsp (5 ml) almond extract or vanilla
1/2 cup (125 ml) chopped mixed candied fruits
1/3 cup (80 ml) seedless raisins
Vodka syrup*

Directions

1

Mix 1 cup (225 ml) of flour, sugar, yeast, and lukewarm water in a large bowl.
2

Let stand.
3

Combine milk and butter in a saucepan.
4

Heat over low heat until liquid is lukewarm.
5

Gradually add
6

liquid mixtures to dry ingredients and beat with an electric mixer
7

at medium speed for 1 minute, scraping bowl once in a while.
8

Add eggs, almond extract, and 1/2 of the flour.
9

Beat at high speed for 1-2 minutes.
10

Add remaining flour and turn onto floured board.
11

Knead for 8-10 minutes--until smooth and elastic.
12

Shape into a ball and place in a greased bowl.
13

Cover and let rise in a warm place until it has doubled in bulk--for about 1 hour.
14

Stir in candied fruit and raisins.
15

Turn into a greased and floured tube pan.
16

Let rise, uncovered, in a warm
17

place for 30-40 minutes.
18

(Drafts should be avoided.)
19

Bake at 350 degrees (175 C.) F. for 35 minutes or until done.
20

Before removing from pan, prick surface of cake with a fork and pour vodka syrup over cake.
21

Combine 1/2 cup (125 ml) sugar, 1/2 cup (125 ml) water, and 1/4 cup
22

vodka in a saucepan and bring to a boil.