Ukrainian Country Babka

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This Ukrainian country babka recipe is not too rich because it uses fewer eggs. Some babkas may have as many as 30 eggs. You can also add pumpkin to this recipe for a richer flavor. It is perfect for special occasions.

Submitted by Olga D
Updated on April 23, 2024
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Prep Time:
30 mins
Cook Time:
55 mins
Additional Time:
2 hrs
Total Time:
3 hrs 25 mins
Servings:
12
Yield:
4 babkas
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Ingredients

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour

  • 1 cup milk, scalded and cooled

  • ½ cup lukewarm water

  • 2 (.25 ounce) packages active dry yeast

  • 2 teaspoons white sugar

  • 6 large eggs

  • 1 cup white sugar

  • 1 teaspoon salt

  • 1 cup butter, melted

  • 2 tablespoons lemon zest

  • 5 ½ cups bread flour

  • 1 cup raisins

  • 1 tablespoon soft butter, or as needed, for greasing

Directions

  1. Combine 1 cup all-purpose flour, milk, lukewarm water, yeast, and 2 teaspoons sugar in a large bowl; mix until well blended. Cover and allow to rise in a warm place until sponge is light and bubbly, about 30 minutes.

  2. Beat together eggs, 1 cup sugar, and salt in another large bowl with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Stir in melted butter and lemon zest until incorporated. Stir in sponge, then gradually mix in 5 1/2 cups bread flour. Knead in the bowl for about 10 minutes, then knead in raisins. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled in volume.

  3. Punch down dough and knead for a couple of turns, then cover and let rise again.

  4. Grease 4 small coffee cans with soft butter. Fill the prepared cans about 1/3 full with dough and let rise until dough is even with the rim.

  5. Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).

  6. Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes. Reduce the oven temperature to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) and continue baking for 40 minutes more. If the top begins to brown too quickly, cover the top with aluminum foil. Remove baked loaves from the cans and cool completely on a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

317 Calories
18g Fat
34g Carbs
6g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 12
Calories 317
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 18g 24%
Saturated Fat 11g 54%
Cholesterol 135mg 45%
Sodium 348mg 15%
Total Carbohydrate 34g 12%
Dietary Fiber 1g 3%
Total Sugars 19g
Protein 6g 11%
Vitamin C 2mg 2%
Calcium 48mg 4%
Iron 1mg 7%
Potassium 143mg 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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