Babka with bacon

bacon

🥗Healthier: turkey bacon

💰Cheaper: smoked sausage

Turkey bacon is lower in fat, while smoked sausage provides a similar flavor profile.

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Reduced-fat cheese cuts calories, while processed cheese is often cheaper.

Mix warm milk with sugar and yeast; let sit until frothy, about 5-10 minutes.

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

Add eggs and melted butter into the well; mix until combined.

Pour in the yeast mixture; knead until smooth, about 8-10 minutes.

Cover dough with a towel; let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.

Cook bacon in a skillet until crispy; drain and crumble.

Sauté onions and garlic in the bacon fat until translucent, about 5 minutes.

Combine bacon, sautéed onions, garlic, and black pepper in a bowl; set aside.

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

Spread the bacon mixture evenly over the dough; sprinkle cheddar cheese on top.

Roll the dough tightly from one end to form a log; pinch seams to seal.

Twist the log into a spiral and place in a greased loaf pan.

Cover and let rise for another 30-45 minutes until puffy.

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).

Brush the top with egg wash; bake for 30-35 minutes until golden brown.

Cool in the pan for 10 minutes; transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

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