CINNAMON BABKA

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Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 53m

Yield 15 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup sugar, plus 1/2 teaspoon
4 egg yolks
1 package dry yeast
1/4 cup warm water
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup milk
2 cups flour
1 cup raisins
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 cup sugar
1/4 pound butter
1 egg
2 tablespoons milk
1 cup flour

Steps:

  • Cream the butter and 1/2 cup sugar until smooth.
  • In a separate bowl, beat the egg yolks until they are creamy. Mix the yeast in warm water with 1/2 teaspoon of sugar. When this thickens, add it to the egg yolks with the vanilla and salt.
  • Combine the milk with the egg yolks and the creamed butter and sugar. Begin adding the flour until a soft dough is formed. Stir in the raisins until they are evenly distributed. Knead the dough until it is no longer sticky.
  • Cover the dough and allow it to rise in a warm place until it doubles.
  • Butter a 3-quart pan and shape the dough into it. Allow the dough to rise again for about 2 hours.
  • For the topping, cream the cinnamon, sugar and butter, then mix in the egg, milk, and the flour. Coat the top of the dough with this topping and place in a preheated 350 degree F oven for 30 minutes.

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