Babka

Name: Babka
Ingredients: 4 c. all-purpose flour; 1 pkg. active dry yeast; 1/2 c. sugar; 1 tsp. salt; 1/2 tsp. cinnamon; 1/2 c. butter or margarine; 1 1/4 c. milk; 5 egg yolks (1 kept separate); 1 c. golden raisins; 1 lemon rind, grated; 1/4 c. sliced blanched almonds

11 ingredients

5 steps

Ingredients

4 c. all-purpose flour
1 pkg. active dry yeast
1/2 c. sugar
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 c. butter or margarine
1 1/4 c. milk
5 egg yolks (1 kept separate)
1 c. golden raisins
1 lemon rind, grated
1/4 c. sliced blanched almonds

Directions

1

Measure flour onto wax paper.
2

Combine flour, yeast, sugar, salt and cinnamon in large bowl of electric mixer.
3

Stir well, then add melted butter and lukewarm milk gradually.
4

Beat at low speed for 2 minutes, scraping sides of bowl occasionally.
5

Add 4 yolks and 1 cup flour; beat at medium speed for 2 minutes, scraping sides of bowl occasionally, until thick and elastic.