Polish Honey-Glazed Babka with Nutmeg and Cinnamon
A tender, moist babka infused with warm spices and a glossy honey glaze, perfect for festive occasions or a cozy gathering.
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.
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