Description
Honey Babka is a delightful twist on traditional sweet bread, featuring rich, buttery dough swirled with layers of luscious honey and fragrant cinnamon. This nostalgic treat evokes warm memories of family gatherings and cozy mornings, making it the ideal centerpiece for brunch or dessert. With its irresistible aroma and beautiful swirls, Honey Babka not only pleases the palate but also adds a heartwarming touch to any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 packet (2¼ tsp) active dry yeast
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 cup warm milk (110°F)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup honey
Instructions
- 1. In a mixing bowl, combine warm milk, sugar, and yeast; let sit until foamy (5–10 minutes). Stir in melted butter and salt.
- 2. Gradually add flour to form a soft dough. Knead on a floured surface for 8–10 minutes until smooth.
- 3. Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm area until doubled in size (about 1 hour).
- 4. Roll out dough into a rectangle; spread with honey and sprinkle with cinnamon sugar.
- 5. Roll tightly into a log, slice down the middle lengthwise, twist the halves together, and place in a greased loaf pan.
- 6. Bake at 350°F for 30–35 minutes until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Eastern European
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 20mg