| traditional Polish Sweet Bread (babka) this Dessert, A Cross Between Cake And Sweet Bread, Is Often Baked For Easter. 3 (1/4 Ounce) Packages Active Dry Yeast
1 1/4 Cups Unsalted Butter Or Margarine
6 Eggs
3/4 Cup Warm Water (110 Degrees F)
2 Egg Yolks
1 Tablespoon Plus 1 Cup Granulated Sugar
1 1/2 Teaspoons Salt
about 7 3/4 Cups All-purpose Flour
2 Egg Whites
1 1/2 Cups Milk topping
1/4 Cup Granulated Sugar
1/2 Cup All-purpose Flour
1 Teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
1/4 Cup Unsalted Butter, Chilled grease Side And Bottom Of 2 (10-inch) Tube Pans. Prepare Topping; Set Aside. in A Shallow, Medium Bowl, Dissolve Yeast In Warm Water. Add 1 Tablespoon Sugar And 1/2 Cup Flour; Stir To Combine. Cover; Let Stand In A Warm Place 5 To 10 Minutes Until Foamy. heat Milk And Butter In A Small Saucepan Until Melted. Let Stand Until Mixture Cools To Warm. in A Large Bowl, Beat Eggs, Egg Yolks And Remaining 1 Cup Sugar Until Pale And Frothy. Add Cooled Milk Mixture, Salt And Yeast Mixture. Beat Until Smooth. Gradually Beat In 4 1/2 Cups Flour. Stir In Enough Remaining Flour To Make A Soft Dough. Turn Out Dough On A Lightly Floured Surface. Knead Dough Into A Soft, Smooth Dough. Divide Dough In 1/2. Arrange 1 Part Dough In Each Greased Pan. Cover With A Damp Cloth; Let Rise In A Warm Place, Free From Drafts, Until Doubled In Bulk, About 2 Hours. preheat Oven To 350 Degrees F. lightly Beat 2 Egg Whites In A Small Bowl Until Foamy. Brush Beaten Egg Whites On Top Of Dough. Evenly Sprinkle Topping Over Dough. Bake 50 To 55 Minutes Or Until A Wooden Pick Inserted In Center Comes Out Clean. Cool Cakes In Pans 3 To 4 Minutes On Racks. turn Out Of Pans; Cool Completely On Racks. Frost With Confectioners’ Sugar Icing, If Desired. makes 2 (10-inch) Cakes. topping in A Small Bowl, Combine Sugar, Flour And Cinnamon. Using A Pastry Blender Or 2 Knives, Cut In Butter Until Mixture Resembles Crumbs. confectioners’ Sugar Icing
2 Egg Whites
1 1/2 Cups Sifted Confectioners’ Sugar
1/2 Teaspoon Lemon Juice in A Medium Bowl, Beat Egg Whites Until Frothy. Gradually Add Confectioners’ Sugar, Beating Constantly. Beat 10 Minutes Or Until Glossy. add Lemon Juice; Beat 2 Minutes Or Until Icing Stands Up In Soft Peaks. Makes About 1 1/4 Cups Icing. variation
add Food Coloring Or Flavorings, Such As 1 Teaspoon Sifted Unsweetened Cocoa Powder Or Vanilla Extract. Use A Little More Sugar If Liquids Are Added. |
