Babka
Description
Babka - Authentic recipe from Poland. Ready in 75 min. Try it now!
Directions
✓ researched- 1
Dissolve 20 g of yeast in a little lukewarm water or milk and let it activate briefly. Mix 500 g flour and 200 g sugar in a bowl.
⏱️ approx. 12 min💡 Tip: Babka is an Eastern European yeast cake, traditionally made at Easter (Polish: "grandmother"). The yeast gives it its airy, tall crumb.
- 2
Add the dissolved yeast, 3 eggs and 150 g melted butter to the flour and knead for 10 minutes into a smooth yeast dough. Cover and leave to rise for 1–1.5 hours.
⏱️ approx. 90 min💡 Tip: A well-kneaded, glossy dough and sufficient rising time make the babka beautifully airy and tall.
- 3
Place the dough in a tall greased tin (classically a Bundt tin), let it rise briefly once more and bake at 180 °C for 40–45 minutes until golden brown.
⏱️ approx. 45 min💡 Tip: The babka rises considerably in the oven. Finish with a sugar glaze or a dusting of icing sugar. Often enhanced with raisins or chocolate.
📜 Origin & History
Babka is a sweet yeast pastry that has its origins in Jewish cuisine, particularly in Poland. It is made from yeast dough that is filled with chocolate or cinnamon and then baked in a special mold. Babka has a long tradition and was often served at holidays and special occasions. The popularity of babka has increased in recent years and it is now also known outside the Jewish community.
🌿 Regional variants
With raisins
Fold raisins into the dough – the traditional version.
Marble babka
Marble with a chocolate or cocoa dough.
🍷 What goes with it?
Sliced with coffee or tea, with a sugar glaze or icing sugar; popular at Easter.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is babka?
An Eastern European, lightly sweet yeast cake, traditionally baked at Easter in a tall Bundt tin.
Why does babka need yeast?
The yeast gives babka its characteristic airy, tall and fluffy crumb.
How does it stay moist?
Plenty of butter and eggs in the dough, as well as a sugar glaze, keep it moist.
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Ingredients
verified- Flour500 g
- Sugar200 g
- Egg3
- Butter150 g
- Yeast20 g
