Cinnamon nut babka

1 Servings

Ingredients

Quantity Ingredient
1¼ cup Milk
1 Egg
4 tablespoons Butter; PLUS extra to grease pan
6 tablespoons Sugar
1 teaspoon Salt
4 cups White flour; unbleached,(NOT
Bread flour)
2½ teaspoon Yeast
½ cup Chopped walnuts
½ cup Sugar
1½ tablespoon Cinnamon

Directions

Put first seven items in bread machine, set on dough.

Generously grease the bottom, middle and sides of a standard-sized tube or bundt pan. (A ten inch round pan with high sides will work.) Sprinkle some of the cinnamon/sugar/nut mixture on bottom and sides.

When the dough is kneaded and has risen (2 hrs.) remove and roll into a large oval, about 9-10 inces wide and 16-17 inhes long. Sprinkle with the rest of the cinnamon/sugar/nut mixture, leaving a 1/2inch rim around the outer edge. Roll the dough up tightly along the long edge, pinching the edges to seal them. Carefully lift and ease into the pan, making as even a circle as possible. Pat it firmly into place and seal the two ends togeather with a little water and a good pinch.

Let rise for 45 minutes or more at room temperature.

Preheat oven to 375 deg F. Bake for 45 minutes, or until it gives off a hollow sound when thumped. It should be medium brown on top.

Remove the babka from the pan and invert on a plate, so the cinnamon/sugar/nut coating is on top. Allow to cool for at least 30 minutes before slicing.

Yield 1 large coffee cake ring. This is an Eastern European-style, not too sweet, coffee cake. It can be considered a cakey bread or a bready cake. It keeps well. You can freeze chunks or individually wrapped slices.

Once the dough is in the tube pan, it can be refrigerated until baking time. Store for a day or two, wrapped airtight in a large plastic bag. it can go directly into a hot oven from the refrigerator.

Several weeks ago, I sent in this recipe to the list, along with thanks to all of you who sent me recipes for and suggestions about making Babka. I used everything I learned and came up with the following recipe. It tastes wonderful and works every time. >From: rKimble@... (Reeva Kimble) From: Bread-Bakers Archives: ftp.best.com/pub/reggie/archives/bread/recipe

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