About the Recipe
Soft, buttery, and perfectly layered with sweet cinnamon filling, this babka is part bread, part dessert, and fully irresistible. Each twist reveals gooey swirls of cinnamon sugar and a golden, tender crumb that makes it impossible to stop at one slice. Check out our TikTok and YouTube channels for the full video.
Ingredients
3/4 cup (180ml) warm milk
2 1/4 tsp (1 packet) active dry yeast
1/4 cup (50g) sugar
3 1/4 cups (410g) all-purpose flour
2 large eggs
1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened
1 tsp salt
For the filling: 1/2 cup (100g) brown sugar, 1 tbsp cinnamon, 1/4 cup (60g) melted butter
For the glaze: 1/4 cup (60ml) simple syrup or honey (optional)
Preparation
Activate yeast in warm milk with 1 tsp sugar. Let stand 10 minutes.
In a large bowl, mix flour, remaining sugar, salt, eggs, and yeast mixture. Knead in butter until smooth (8–10 minutes).
Let rise in a greased bowl until doubled, about 1.5 hours.
Roll dough into a rectangle (about 10x14 inches / 25x35cm). Spread filling evenly, roll tightly, then slice lengthwise and twist strands together.
Place in a greased loaf pan, cover, and let rise 45–60 minutes.
Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 30–35 minutes. Brush with simple syrup for shine while warm.