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Blueberry Cream Cheese Babka

Blueberry Cream Cheese Babka

This delicious Blueberry Cream Cheese Babka combines sweet and tangy flavors in a beautifully twisted bread.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Rising Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Polish
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

Dough
  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons active dry yeast
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup milk warm
  • 1/2 cup butter softened
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon salt
Filling
  • 8 ounces cream cheese softened
  • 1 cup blueberries fresh or frozen
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 large egg wash beaten egg
  • 2 tablespoons turbinado sugar

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • rolling pin
  • Baking pan
  • whisk

Method
 

Making the Babka
  1. In a bowl, mix together warm milk, sugar, and yeast. Let sit until frothy.
  2. In a separate bowl, combine flour and salt.
  3. Add butter, eggs, and the yeast mixture to the flour mixture. Mix until a dough forms.
  4. Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 10 minutes until smooth.
  5. Place the dough in an oiled bowl, cover, and let rise until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
  6. Once risen, roll the dough into a rectangle.
  7. Spread softened cream cheese over the dough, then sprinkle blueberries on top.
  8. Roll the dough tightly, then twist and shape it into a loaf.
  9. Place the loaf in a greased baking pan and let rise for an additional 30 minutes.
  10. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  11. Brush the loaf with the beaten egg wash and sprinkle turbinado sugar on top.
  12. Bake for 30 minutes or until golden brown.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 6gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 70mgVitamin A: 500IU

Notes

Feel free to customize your babka by using different fruits or adding spices for extra flavor.

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