Megan Mccullough
@megmc62
Cheese Babka Bread
A delightful and rich Cheese Babka, perfect for breakfast or dessert. This sweet, twisted bread is filled with a creamy cheese mixture and has a soft, buttery texture that melts in your mouth.
Details
- Cuisine:european
- Meal Type:snack
- Difficulty:medium
- Estimated Cost:N/A
- Occasion:party
- Ingredients:10
- Views:5
Recipe Information
- Prep time6 min.
- Cook time40 min.
- Total time46 min.
- Servings12
Ingredients
- 1 (.25 ounce) package
- 1 pinch
- 1/4 cup (110 degrees F/45 degrees C)
- 1/2 cup
- 1/4 cup
- 1 1/2 teaspoons
- 2 teaspoons
- 3/4 cup
- 3
- 4 cups, divided
Cooking Instructions
Follow our step-by-step guide on how to make Cheese Babka Bread.
Step 1
Begin by sprinkling yeast and a pinch of sugar over warm water in a small bowl.
Step 2
Stir gently until dissolved, then let it sit for about 10 minutes until it becomes foamy.
Step 3
In a large mixing bowl, blend melted butter, 1/4 cup of sugar, salt, vanilla extract, lukewarm milk, and three eggs.
Step 4
Mix in one cup of flour until fully combined, then add the foamy yeast mixture and beat for one minute.
Step 5
Gradually add the remaining flour to create a soft dough.
Step 6
Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface and knead until itβs smooth and elastic, adding more flour as necessary to prevent sticking.
Step 7
Shape the dough into a ball and place it in a greased bowl, turning it to coat.
Step 8
Cover with plastic wrap and let it rise at room temperature until it doubles in size, which should take about 1.
Step 9
5 hours.
Step 10
While the dough is rising, prepare the cheese filling by mixing farmers' cheese, 1/3 cup sugar, sour cream, one egg, one teaspoon of vanilla extract, and dried lemon peel in a bowl until smooth.
Step 11
Set this mixture aside.
Step 12
Once the dough has risen, lightly oil a 10-inch fluted tube pan, like a Bundt pan.
Step 13
Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and roll it into a rectangle measuring 10 by 12 inches.
Step 14
Brush the dough with two tablespoons of melted butter and spread the cheese filling evenly across the surface.
Step 15
Roll the dough tightly from the long side, similar to a jelly roll, and twist it 6 to 8 times to form a rope.
Step 16
Pinch the seams and ends to seal, then place the twisted dough into the prepared pan.
Step 17
Cover loosely and let it rise for another hour.
Step 18
Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
Step 19
Bake the babka for 40 to 45 minutes, or until it turns a deep golden brown.
Step 20
Once baked, remove it from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 5 minutes before inverting it onto a wire rack.
Step 21
Allow the babka to cool for at least 2 hours before slicing, letting the delightful aroma fill your kitchen as you anticipate each delicious bite.