How to Make Polish Sweet Bread - A Step-by-Step Guide

Polish Sweet Bread, also known as Babka, is a traditional dessert that holds a special place in the hearts and homes of many Polish families. This sweet, rich bread is often enjoyed during the Easter season, but it's a delicious treat that can be enjoyed any time of year. With its tender crumb and sweet, buttery flavor, Polish Sweet Bread is the perfect indulgence for those with a sweet tooth.

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Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups milk
  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • ½ cup white sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 4 cups bread flour
  • 3 teaspoons active dry yeast
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ¼ cup white sugar
  • ¼ cup brown sugar
  • ⅓ cup bread flour
  • ¼ cup butter
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tablespoon water

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Additional Time: 2 hrs 10 mins
  • Total Time: 3 hrs
  • Servings: 20
  • Yield: 2 - 9x5 inch loaves

  • Warm the milk in a small saucepan until it bubbles, then remove from heat. Mix in the 4 tablespoons butter; stir until melted. Let cool until lukewarm.
  • Pour milk mixture into bread machine pan. Add 2 eggs, 1/2 cup sugar, vanilla extract, 4 cups bread flour, yeast and salt. Choose Dough setting; press start.
  • When dough is finished mixing, leave it in the bread machine pan and cover with a towel. Let rise until doubled, about 45 minutes.
  • Deflate the dough and turn it out onto a lightly floured surface. Divide the dough into two equal pieces and form into loaves. Place the loaves into two lightly greased 9x5 inch loaf pans. Cover the loaves with a damp cloth and let rise until doubled in volume, about 40 minutes. Meanwhile, preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • In a small bowl, combine 1/4 cup sugar, 1/4 brown sugar and 1/3 cup flour. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs; set aside. In a separate bowl, beat together 1 egg and 1 tablespoon water.
  • Brush loaves of risen bread with the egg wash and then sprinkle on crumb topping. Bake at 350 degrees for about 30 minutes, until golden brown.
  • Nutrition

    206 cal.

    • Total Fat: 6g
    • Saturated Fat: 4g
    • Cholesterol: 42mg
    • Sodium: 168mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 32g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 10g
    • Protein: 5g
    • Calcium: 33mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 84mg

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