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About the Recipe: Golden Babka Bread is layered with savory herbs, seeds, and cheese, creating delicious swirls of flavor. It’s a wholesome, ethnic babka created from Grandma’s jotted notes and heavenly inspiration. As with many Eastern European breads, it’s difficult to stop eating just one slice.
Recipe by Gloria Piantek, West Lafayette, Indiana, 2021 National Festival of Breads Adult Division, Honorable Mention: Traditional Breads Category
For More Information See:
https://nationalfestivalofbreads.com/recipes/grandmas-golden-babka-bread
Cut the Dough Logs: With sharp serrated knife, cut the log lengthwise in half; turn halves with filling-side up. The exposed filling may open slightly, so place the logs close together.
Shape into Round Wreath: Place logs to form an “X”, keeping filling-side up. Starting at the center, twist one half of the log over and under the first log, keeping the filling-side up. Twist the remaining dough in the same way, forming a braid with filling partially exposed. Shape into a 9″ – 10″ ring, seal ends. Tuck loose seeds into top of ring.
Second Rising: Cover lightly with plastic wrap; let rise in warm place until puffy, 45 – 60 minutes. Near the end of the rise, preheat oven to 375°F.
Add Glaze and Bake Bread: Whisk together egg and water; carefully brush on wreath. Bake 22 – 28 minutes or until golden brown and internal temperature registers 200°F – 205°F. Remove bread to cooling rack. If desired, brush bread with olive oil and cool before slicing.
Yield: 1 loaf, 24 slices.
pdf for Copy of Recipe – Grandma’s Golden Babka Bread
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