Babci’s Babka

May 11, 2023May 11, 20230 3
Babci's Babka - A Traditional Polish Easter Dessert Recipe
in Dessert

Prep

25 min

Cook

1hr

Ready In

1hr 25min

Level

Easy

Rating

1 Star2 Stars3 Stars4 Stars5 Stars
Loading...

Ingredients

1 envelope dry yeast
1/2 cup light cream or 1/2 cup half-and-half
1/2 cup sugar
2 cups flour
3 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
1 tablespoon melted butter
1/3 cup light golden raisin
8 ounces cream cheese ( blend cream cheese sugar , and add egg yolks , continue to blend well with mixer until smooth )
2 egg yolks
1/2 cup sugar

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
8
Calories
437
Sugar
38g
Fat
22g
Babci's Babka is a sweet, buttery, and aromatic dessert that originates from Poland. 'Babka' means 'grandmother' in Polish, and this dessert is a traditional recipe passed down from generation to generation. It's typically served during Easter or other special occasions and is made by baking sweetened yeast dough swirled with a cream cheese filling and studded with raisins. One bite of this delicious pastry, and you'll fall in love with the rich and sweet flavors of vanilla, almond, and cream cheese. Babci's Babka is also a great baking project for beginners since it's easy to make, and the results are always impressive.

Instructions

1.Add warm water with yeast, stir it until it's dissolved and let it sit for 5 minutes.
2.Add in sugar, eggs, light cream or half and half, vanilla extract, and almond extract, mix well.
3.Gradually add 2 cups flour, knead the dough, and let it rest for 10 minutes in a warm place.
4.In a small bowl, mix raisins with hot water and let them sit for 10 minutes. Then drain them and dust with flour.
5.Beat together cream cheese, sugar, and egg yolks in a large bowl until a creamy and light mixture is formed.
6.Preheat an oven to 350°F. Grease a 9-inch bundt pan with butter.
7.Roll the dough to 14 by 15 inches. Spread the cream cheese mixture onto the dough, evenly distribute the raisins, fold the dough in halves, roll it, and put it into the pan.
8.Bake in the oven for 45 minutes to 1 hour until the top is golden brown. Remove from the oven and cool completely before serving.

PROS

Babci’s Babka is a traditional Polish Easter dessert which is full of delicious and sweet flavors.

It’s perfect to serve with coffee, tea, or hot chocolate.

It’s also a great treat to share with friends and family on special occasions.

CONS

Babci’s Babka is quite high in calories and sugar, so it should be enjoyed in moderation.

It’s not suitable for people with lactose intolerance, gluten intolerance, or celiac disease.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Although Babci’s Babka is not particularly healthy, it does contain some important nutrients such as protein, calcium, and iron.
It also contains raisins which are a great source of fiber and antioxidants.

Print

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published.