• Prep Time 20 minutes
  • Makes 2 loaves
  • Freezing Excellent
  • Babka Dough
    Babka Dough

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Ingredients

  • 2 tsp sugar
  • 1/2 cup warm water (110-115°F/45-56°C)
  • 1 tbsp active dry yeast
  • 1 cup warm milk (110-115°F/45-56°C)
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 3/4 cup warm water
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 2 eggs
  • 7 cups Robin Hood® Best For Bread Flour Homestyle White

Serving Size: 2 loaves

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Directions

Serving Size: 2 loaves

  • Dissolve sugar in water in large bowl of electric mixer. Sprinkle in yeast and let stand for 10 minutes or until frothy. Meanwhile, combine warm milk, sugar, salt, water, butter and eggs. Add to frothed yeast mixture and mix to combine.
  • Add 3 cups (750mL) flour and beat until smooth. Gradually add remaining flour until a rough dough forms.
  • Turn dough out onto lightly floured surface. Knead dough, adding more flour as necessary, until dough is smooth, elastic and no longer sticky (about 10 minutes).
  • Place in lightly greased bowl. Turn dough to grease top. Cover with plastic wrap and tea towel.
  • Let rise in warm place (75°-85°F/24°-29°C) until doubled (45-60 minutes).
  • Punch down dough. Turn out onto lightly floured board and divide into 2 equal portions. Cover with tea towel and let rest for 10 minutes.
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