Raspberry Swirl Babka: The Best Indulgent Treat for Home Bakers
Indulge in the delightful layers of rich dough and tangy raspberry filling with this Raspberry Swirl Babka recipe, perfect for home bakers.
- Prep Time: 2 hours
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 30 minutes
- Yield: 1 loaf 1x
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Jewish
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 packet active dry yeast
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup warm milk
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup raspberry puree
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar (for glazing)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine warm milk and yeast; let it sit until foamy.
- Add flour, sugar, salt, butter, and eggs to the yeast mixture and knead until smooth.
- Let the dough rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
- Punch down the dough, roll it out, and spread raspberry puree evenly on top.
- Roll the dough tightly into a log and cut it lengthwise.
- Braid the two pieces together and place in a greased loaf pan.
- Let it rise again for about 30 minutes.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 25-30 minutes.
- Allow to cool before glazing with powdered sugar and water mixture.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add a touch of cinnamon to the raspberry puree.
- Can be stored at room temperature for a few days or in the refrigerator for up to a week.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
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