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Polish Honey-Glazed Babka with Nutmeg and Cinnamon

Name: Polish Honey-Glazed Babka with Nutmeg and Cinnamon
Prep time: 70 min
Cook time: 210 min
Total time: 280 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Dessert
Ingredients: All-purpose flour, 3½ cups; Sugar, ¼ cup; Active dry yeast, 1 packet (2¼ tsp); Salt, ½ tsp; Ground nutmeg, ½ tsp; Whole milk, ¾ cup, warmed; Unsalted butter, ¼ cup, melted; Large eggs, 2; Brown sugar, ½ cup; Ground cinnamon, 1 tbsp; Ground nutmeg, ¼ tsp; Unsalted butter, ¼ cup, softened; Honey, ⅓ cup; Unsalted butter, 2 tbsp; Lemon juice, 1 tbsp; Sliced almonds, 2 tbsp, toasted; Powdered sugar, 1 tsp

A tender, moist babka infused with warm spices and a glossy honey glaze, perfect for festive occasions or a cozy gathering.

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·By Ethan Brooks·February 7, 2026

Polish Honey-Glazed Babka with Nutmeg and Cinnamon — Dessert served and photographed from above

Prep

1 h 10 min

Cook

3 h 30 min

Difficulty

Intermediate

Serves

Ingredients

Servings

For the Dough

For the Filling

For the Honey Glaze

For the Topping

Nutrition

Per serving

Calories: 388 kcal
Protein: 6.5 g
Carbs: 60.1 g
Fat: 14 g
Fiber: 1.9 g

Whole recipe

Total

Calories: 3878 kcal
Protein: 65 g
Carbs: 601 g
Fat: 140 g
Fiber: 19 g

Breakdown by ingredient▾

Ingredient	Cal	P	C	F	Fib
All-purpose flour 3½ cups	1591	42	342	4	12
Sugar ¼ cup	194	0	50	0	0
Active dry yeast 1 packet (2¼ tsp)	21	3	3	0	0
Salt ½ tsp	0	0	0	0	0
Ground nutmeg ½ tsp	6	0	1	0	1
Whole milk ¾ cup, warmed	113	6	9	6	0
Unsalted butter ¼ cup, melted	407	0	0	46	0
Large eggs 2	144	12	1	10	0
Brown sugar ½ cup	418	0	108	0	0
Ground cinnamon 1 tbsp	19	0	6	0	4
Ground nutmeg ¼ tsp	3	0	1	0	1
Unsalted butter ¼ cup, softened	407	0	0	46	0
Honey ⅓ cup	279	0	75	0	0
Unsalted butter 2 tbsp	204	0	0	23	0
Lemon juice 1 tbsp	4	0	1	0	0
Sliced almonds 2 tbsp, toasted	58	2	2	5	1
Powdered sugar 1 tsp	10	0	3	0	0

These are estimates and do not constitute dietary advice.

Preparation

Get these tasks done before you start cooking.

Preparing the Dough

1
Combine dry ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, yeast, salt, and ground nutmeg.
2
Add wet ingredients
Add warm milk, melted butter, and eggs, mixing until a soft dough forms.
3
Knead and rise
Knead for about 8–10 minutes until smooth. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 1–1.5 hours.
Tip: Allow the dough to rise in a warm, draft-free environment for best results.

Preparing the Filling

1
Mix sugar and spices
In a small bowl, mix together brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
2
Spread butter
Spread softened butter over the rolled-out dough and sprinkle the sugar-spice mixture evenly on top.
Tip: Ensure your butter is at room temperature for smooth spreading.
3
Roll and cut
Roll up the dough tightly into a log and cut in half lengthwise to expose the filling.
Tip: Use a light dusting of flour when rolling out the dough to prevent sticking.

How to Make Polish Honey-Glazed Babka with Nutmeg and Cinnamon

Total time: 4 h 40 min · Yields 4 servings

1
Shape the babka
Twist the two dough halves around each other, keeping the cut sides facing up, and place in a greased loaf pan.
2
Final rise
Cover and let rise for another 30 minutes until puffy.
3
Bake
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake for 30–35 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.