babka (Ukrainian Easter Bread)
Babka (Ukrainian Easter Bread) Posted by Olga at recipegoldmine.com March 20, 2002 15:27:48 3 packages dry yeast 1 tablespoon brown sugar 1/2 cup warm water 7 egg yolks 3 whole egg...
Ingredients
- 3packagedry yeast
- 1tablespoonbrown sugar
- 1/2cupwarm water
- 7egg yolks
- 3whole eggs
- 1cupgranulated sugar
- 1cupevaporated milk (or cream or milk)
- 1teaspoonsalt
Directions
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Babka (Ukrainian Easter Bread) Posted by Olga at recipegoldmine.com March 20, 2002 15:27:48 3 packages dry yeast 1 tablespoon brown sugar 1/
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Set aside
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Beat the egg yolks and the whole eggs together until thick and lemony
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Gradually add the sugar and continue beating until well blended
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Stir in the milk, yeast mixture, grated orange zest, and salt
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Gradually add enough flour to make a soft dough
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Knead in bowl until smooth, then knead in the cooled, melted butter
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When the butter is worked in, knead in the raisins, and continue kneading until dough no longer sticks to hands