CHEESE-FILLED EASTER POLISH BREAD (BABKA)
This is a delicious sweet bread with a swirl of orange and vanilla-flavored cheese. It is easy to make and too easy to eat. We will enjoy it this Easter and I hope you enjoy it too! Eat one loaf for Easter and freeze the other for later.
Provided by Ellen Bancroft Ziegler
Categories 100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes Breakfast Bread Recipes
Time 3h55m
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Mix 1 teaspoon sugar, water, and yeast together in a small bowl. Let stand until yeast softens and begins to form a creamy foam, about 5 minutes.
- Heat milk in a small saucepan over medium heat until it begins to bubble. Pour into a large bowl. Stir in 6 tablespoons butter until melted. Let mixture cool to 110 degrees F (43 degrees C), about 5 minutes.
- Mix remaining sugar, yeast mixture, 2 egg yolks, and salt into the milk mixture. Add 3 1/3 cups flour; knead dough until shiny and elastic.
- Place dough in a greased bowl, turning to coat both sides. Cover with greased plastic wrap; let rise until doubled, 1 to 2 hours.
- Combine cream cheese, 1 cup sugar, 2 egg yolks, orange liqueur, orange zest, and 1 vanilla extract in a large bowl; beat with an electric mixer until smooth.
- Mix 1/2 cup sugar and 6 tablespoons flour together in a bowl. Cut in 1/4 cup cold butter with a pastry blender or 2 knives. Stir in almonds.
- Grease two 9x5-inch loaf pans and line the bottom with parchment paper.
- Punch down dough and divide in half. Roll 1 half into a rectangle 1/8-inch thick; keep the other half covered. Spread 1/2 of the cream cheese mixture over the dough. Fold in the short ends of the dough and roll up tightly like a jelly roll. Transfer to a prepared loaf pan. Repeat with remaining dough and cream cheese mixture.
- Brush beaten egg white over the loaves; sprinkle almond topping evenly on top. Cover loaves with greased plastic wrap and let rise until dough reaches above the rim of the pans, about 1 hour.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Bake loaves in the preheated oven until golden brown and an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center registers 190 degrees F (88 degrees C), 40 to 50 minutes. Cool in the pans for 5 minutes. Run a knife along the sides to loosen; let cool completely, about 30 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 298.2 calories, Carbohydrate 32.1 g, Cholesterol 78.2 mg, Fat 16.6 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 5.6 g, SaturatedFat 9.6 g, Sodium 188.7 mg, Sugar 16.1 g
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suelgi kang
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a special occasion. The babka is beautiful and impressive, and it tastes amazing.
MD Saifullah
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times now and it always turns out great. It's become a family favorite.
Muhammad Shayyan
[email protected]This is the best babka recipe I've ever tried. The bread is so soft and fluffy, and the cheese filling is perfectly melted and gooey.
Harry Ride
[email protected]This babka is so beautiful and delicious. It's perfect for a special occasion.
Denver Andes
[email protected]I love the cheese filling in this babka. It's the perfect balance of sweet and savory.
Music's Remix
[email protected]This is a great recipe for beginners. The instructions are easy to follow and the babka turns out perfect every time.
EARNING TECH
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it never disappoints. The babka is always light, fluffy, and delicious.
Sadhon Nondi
[email protected]This is my go-to recipe for babka. It's always perfect.
Sohid ul Islam
[email protected]I love this recipe! The babka is always a hit with my family and friends.
Sadikur Rahman Rahul
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a special occasion. The babka is beautiful and impressive, and it tastes amazing.
sahee khan
[email protected]I made this for a potluck and it was a huge hit. Everyone raved about how delicious it was.
Md Mintu Ali
[email protected]This recipe is a bit challenging, but it's definitely worth the effort. The babka is absolutely stunning and delicious.
Oye Rana
[email protected]I'm not a fan of sweet breads, but this babka was surprisingly delicious. The cheese filling really made it.
Malik Idrees
[email protected]This is the best babka recipe I've ever tried. The bread is so light and fluffy, and the cheese filling is perfectly balanced.
Mufeed Khan
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times now and it always turns out great. It's become a family favorite.
Karma Sharkas
[email protected]I made this for my Easter brunch and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it! The bread was so soft and fluffy, and the cheese filling was perfectly melted and gooey.
Kutlwano Tlhagane
[email protected]This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth the effort. The babka is so beautiful and delicious, and it's perfect for a special occasion.
S Jackson
[email protected]This was my first time making babka and it turned out great! The instructions were easy to follow and the bread came out perfect. I used a sharp cheddar cheese for the filling and it was delicious.
Ali Hider
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of yeast breads, but this recipe changed my mind. The babka was so light and fluffy, and the cheese filling was perfectly gooey. I'll definitely be making this again.
Lorena Gt
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The cheese-filled Easter Polish bread (babka) was a hit with my family and friends. It was so delicious and flavorful, and the cheese filling was the perfect touch. I will definitely be making this again for future Easter cel