Babka

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons dried active baking yeast
  • 125ml (4 fl oz) warm water (45 C)
  • 475ml (16 fl oz) milk
  • 225g (8 oz) butter, softened
  • 5 eggs
  • 4 egg yolks
  • 200g (7 oz) caster sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 tablespoon Grand Marnier (optional)
  • 3 tablespoons orange zest
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • 1.25kg (2½ lb) plain flour, or more as needed
  • 225g (8 oz) dried currants
  • 450g (1 lb) sultanas
  • 150g (5 oz) flaked almonds, chopped
  • Crumb topping:
  • 50g (2 oz) butter
  • 100g (4 oz) dark brown soft sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 125g (4¼oz) plain flour

Description

This Is A Traditional Polish Easter Bread. It Can Be Served For Breakfast Or With Afternoon Tea. It Makes Three Loaves, But They Disappear Quickly!

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