Servings: 8 people
Calories: 285kcal
Cost: $10
Equipment
- Large mixing bowl
- Mixing spoon or stand mixer
- Rolling pin
- Loaf pan
- Pastry brush
- Oven
Ingredients
- 300 g flour
- 60 g sugar
- 7 g dry yeast
- 120 ml warm milk
- 2 pieces eggs
- 100 g butter, softened
- 200 g pitted cherries
- 100 g cream cheese
- 50 g slivered almonds
- 1 pieces egg yolk for brushing
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix the flour, sugar, and dry yeast.
- Add the warm milk and eggs, and start kneading until the dough becomes smooth and elastic.
- Gradually add the softened butter, one tablespoon at a time, continuing to knead.
- Cover the bowl and let the dough rise for about an hour, or until it doubles in size.
- While the dough is rising, prepare the filling by mixing the cream cheese and pitted cherries in a small bowl.
- Roll out the risen dough into a rectangle on a lightly floured surface.
- Spread the cream cheese and cherry mixture evenly over the dough.
- Roll it up tightly, cut it in half lengthwise, and twist the two halves together to form a loaf.
- Place the shaped babka in a greased loaf pan and brush the top with the egg yolk.
- Sprinkle with slivered almonds and let it rest for another 30 minutes.
- Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until golden and fragrant.
Notes
This recipe is loved for its ease and irresistible flavor. A dessert that will impress your baking skills!
Nutrition
Calories: 285kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 80mg | Sodium: 130mg | Potassium: 200mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 10IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 5mg | Iron: 2mg
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