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How to Make Cheese Babka - A Step-by-Step Guide

Cheir babka is a delicious and indulgent treat that is perfect for any occasion. Whether you are looking for a sweet breakfast dish or a decadent dessert, cheese babka is sure to satisfy your cravings. This Eastern European-inspired pastry is made with a rich and buttery dough that is twisted around a decadent cheese filling, creating a delightful swirl of flavor and texture.

One of the best things about cheese babka is its versatility. It can be enjoyed as a standalone treat or paired...

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Ingredients

  • 1 (.25 ounce) package active dry yeast
  • 1 pinch white sugar
  • ¼ cup warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C)
  • ½ cup butter, melted
  • ¼ cup white sugar
  • 1 ½ teaspoons salt
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • ¾ cup lukewarm milk
  • 3 eggs
  • 4 cups all-purpose flour, divided
  • 1 ½ cups farmers cheese
  • ⅓ cup white sugar
  • 1 ½ tablespoons sour cream
  • 1 egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon dried lemon peel
  • 2 tablespoons butter, melted

Information

  • Prep Time: 1 hr
  • Cook Time: 40 mins
  • Additional Time: 5 hrs
  • Total Time: 6 hrs 40 mins
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 1 bundt-shaped loaf

  • Sprinkle the yeast and the pinch of sugar over the warm water; stir to dissolve. Let stand until foamy, about 10 minutes.
  • Combine the 1/2 cup butter, 1/4 cup sugar, salt, 2 teaspoons of vanilla, milk, and 3 eggs in a bowl with 1 cup of flour and mix well. Add the yeast mixture and beat for 1 minute. Gradually add the remaining flour to form a soft dough. Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic, adding small amounts of flour as necessary to prevent sticking. Shape the dough into a round, and place it in a greased bowl, turning to coat. Cover with plastic wrap and let the dough rise at room temperature until doubled in size, about 1 1/2 hours.
  • Beat together the farmers' cheese, 1/3 cup sugar, sour cream, 1 egg, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and dried lemon peel in a bowl until smooth. Set the filling aside. Lightly oil a 10-inch fluted tube pan (such as a Bundt®).
  • Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and pat into a 10-inch by 12-inch rectangle. Brush the dough with the 2 tablespoons of melted butter. Spread the cheese filling evenly over the dough. Roll the dough up like a jelly roll, starting from the long end; twist the dough 6 to 8 times to form a rope. Pinch the seams and ends closed and arrange the rope of dough in the greased pan. Cover loosely and let rise 1 hour.
  • Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Bake the babka until deep golden brown, 40 to 45 minutes. Remove from oven and let stand for 5 minutes; invert the babka onto a wire rack and remove the pan. Allow the babka to cool for at least 2 hours before slicing.

    • Nutrition

    513 cal.

    • Total Fat: 28g
    • Saturated Fat: 19g
    • Cholesterol: 134mg
    • Sodium: 769mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 44g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 11g
    • Protein: 19g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 439mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 158mg

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