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Polish Babka With Optional Cheese Filling

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Ingredients

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1/4 ounce dry yeast
1/4 cup lukewarm water
10 tablespoons soft butter
1/2 cup sugar
1 teaspoon salt
4 egg yolks, room temperature
1 lemon zest
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon cardamom (optional)
5 cups flour, sifted
1 cup milk, scalded and cooled to lukewarm
1 cup white raisins or dried cherries, or
1 cup dried cranberries (soaked in hot apple juice for 15 minutes and drained)
1/3 cup fine unseasoned breadcrumbs
1 egg yolk, beaten

Nutritional information

633.5
Calories
257 g
Calories From Fat
28.6 g
Total Fat
15.5 g
Saturated Fat
171 mg
Cholesterol
489.9 mg
Sodium
83.4 g
Carbs
3.4 g
Dietary Fiber
27.2 g
Sugars
12.6 g
Protein
168g
Serving Size

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Polish Babka With Optional Cheese Filling

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    I made about 5 of these last year. it seems like for a lot of them that I made the cheese was kind of exploding out of the one side or wasn't uniformly distributed throughout the entire babka. Is there a trick to correct this and prevent it from happening?

    • 80 min
    • Serves 10
    • Easy

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    Polish Babka With Optional Cheese Filling, This recipe can be made with a cheese filling Which can be made while dough is rising The rising times are not included There are 3 rising times be sure to do the rising of the dough in a draft free, warm place The picture posted is with dried cherries, dried cranberries and the optional saffron I must say this is one of my favorite home made or store babkas bought to date The filling was so creamy and rich , I made about 5 of these last year it seems like for a lot of them that I made the cheese was kind of exploding out of the one side or wasn’t uniformly distributed throughout the entire babka Is there a trick to correct this and prevent it from happening?, How long do I let the Babka sit in the bundt pan after removing it from the oven?


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    Steps

    1
    Done

    Add Yeast to Lukewarm (hot Will Kill the Yeast)water and Let Stand Until Softened or Dissolved, About 5 Minutes.

    2
    Done

    Cream Butter and Sugar in a Large Mixing Bowl.

    3
    Done

    in a Separate Bowl, Add Salt to Egg Yolks and Beat Until Thick; Then Add to Sugar and Butter Mixture.

    4
    Done

    Add Yeast and Water, Lemon Rind, Cinnamon and Cardamom.

    5
    Done

    Add Flour Alternately With Milk and Beat Well to Make a Smooth Batter.

    6
    Done

    Add Raisins and Knead by Hand Until Batter Leaves the Fingers.

    7
    Done

    Let Rise in a Warm Draft Free Place Until Double (about 1-1/2 Hours). Punch Down and Let Rise Again Until Double.

    8
    Done

    Generously Butter a Fluted Tube Pan. Sprinkle With Fine Bread Crumbs and Fill With Dough. Brush With Mixture of Egg Yolk Beaten With 2 Tablespoons Water. Sprinkle With Almonds and Let Rise Again. Bake in Preheated 350 Degrees F Oven For 45-60 Minutes.

    9
    Done

    Optional:

    10
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    Mix Cheese Filling Ingredients Together.

    11
    Done

    Place 1/2 the Dough in the Prepared Pan Place the Filling Mixture on the Center of the Dough, Place the Rest of the Dough on the Mixture. Try to Pinch the Dough Together So Filling Is Encased Inside. or Roll Out Into a Log About 20x 10. Then Place Cheese Filling in the Center Down the Long Side of the Roll, Bringing the Sides Over to Encase the Filling. Then Place Into Prepared Pan and Let Rise 30 Minutes. Brush With Eggwash and Sprinkle With Almonds. Bake 350 For 45-60 Minutes.

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