Babka I

Name: Babka I
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 3
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 14 grams packages active dry yeast; 237 milliliters chopped blanched slivered almonds; 118 milliliters packed brown sugar; 355 milliliters dried currants; 4 egg yolks; 5 eggs; 237 milliliters all-purpose flour; 355 milliliters golden raisins; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1 Tbsp grated lemon zest; 296 milliliters margarine, softened; 473 milliliters milk; 3 Tbsps grated orange zest; 355 milliliters raisins; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 118 milliliters warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C); 237 milliliters white sugar

Babkan I might be just the dessert you are searching for. One serving contains 2388 calories, 40g of protein, and 115g of fat. This recipe serves 3. A mixture of milk, blanched slivered almonds, sugar, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so yummy. It can be enjoyed any time, but it is especially good for Easter. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 45 minutes.

Instructions

Place yeast in a small bowl, and pour warm water over it. Stir with a spoon to break up the yeast. Set aside for 2 to 3 minutes.

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Water

Yeast

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In a small saucepan, scald milk.

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Milk

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Sauce Pan

Add 1 cup butter or margarine, and stir until melted.

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Butter

Remove from heat, and let cool until lukewarm.

In a mixing bowl, beat 4 eggs and egg yolks with an electric mixer with a paddle attachment.

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Egg Yolk

Egg

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Hand Mixer

Mixing Bowl

Add sugar and salt, and continue to beat until mixture is thick and pale.

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Sugar

Salt

Add vanilla, orange-flavored liqueur, zests, and yeast mixture.

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Liqueur

Vanilla

Orange

Yeast

Combine. Beat in 4 cups flour gradually.

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All Purpose Flour

Add milk mixture alternately with remaining 4 cups flour while beating on medium speed.

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All Purpose Flour

Milk

Add up to an additional 1 cup flour if the dough is sticky.

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Dough

All Purpose Flour

Mix in currants, raisins, golden raisins, and almonds.

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Golden Raisins

Currants

Almonds

Raisins

Transfer dough to a clean large bowl. Knead using a large wooden spoon until the dough pulls away and doesn't stick to the spoon, about 8 to 10 minutes.

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Dough

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Transfer dough to a large buttered bowl, and turn to coat. Cover with plastic wrap.

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Dough

Wrap

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Place in a warm place until dough reaches the top of the bowl, about 1 to 2 hours. Punch the dough down, re-cover the bowl, and allow to rise again.

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Dough

Punch

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Butter 3 angel food cake pans. In a small bowl, combine 1 cup flour, 4 tablespoons butter or margarine, brown sugar, and cinnamon to form crumb topping.

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Angel Food Cake

Brown Sugar

Butter

Cinnamon

All Purpose Flour

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Sprinkle evenly among the 3 pans.

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

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Punch the dough down again. Turn out onto a lightly floured surface. Knead for 1 minute.

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Dough

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Cut into thirds, and transfer dough to prepared pans. Cover loosely with plastic wrap. Allow to rise to the top of pan. Beat remaining egg, and brush the top of the dough.

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Dough

Wrap

Egg

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Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) until golden brown and hollow sounding when tapped, about 30 to 45 minutes. Immediately turn out onto a cooling rack so bread does not stick to the pan. Cool.

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Bread