Süßes Babka mit Nuss-Nougatcreme

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil provides a dairy-free option while margarine is often less expensive.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk is lower in calories, while water can reduce costs.

Mix warm milk and sugar in a bowl; add yeast and let sit until frothy, about 5-10 minutes.

In a large bowl, combine flour and salt; create a well in the center.

Add the yeast mixture, eggs, and melted butter to the flour; mix until a dough forms.

Knead the dough on a floured surface for 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.

Place the dough in a greased bowl; cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1-2 hours.

Prepare the filling by mixing ground nuts, sugar, cinnamon, and vanilla extract in a bowl.

Roll out the dough on a floured surface into a rectangle, about 1/4 inch thick.

Spread the nut mixture evenly over the dough, leaving a small border.

Roll the dough tightly from one long end to the other; pinch the seams to seal.

Cut the rolled dough in half lengthwise; twist the two halves together to form a braid.

Place the braided dough into a greased loaf pan; cover and let rise for another 30-45 minutes.

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

Brush the top of the dough with egg wash before baking.

Bake for 30-35 minutes until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.

Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Dust with powdered sugar before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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