Polish Bread(Babka)

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Ingredients

  • 5 lb. flour
  • 3 yeast cakes
  • 1 1/2 Tbsp. salt
  • 1 qt. + 1 c. milk
  • 3 whole eggs + 7 yolks
  • 3/4 c. sugar
  • 1 lb. butter

Instructions

  1. Scald milk.
  2. Pour over sugar and butter.
  3. Cool.
  4. Dissolve yeast cake in 1/3 cup warm water.
  5. Add this to the milk mixture. Add the flour and mix this well.
  6. Add salt to eggs and beat until thick.
  7. Add to mixture and mix this good.
  8. Knead for 20 to 30 minutes.
  9. Cover and let rise 3 to 4 hours at room temperature. Punch down and put in loaf pans and let rise again about 1 hour. Bake at 325° for 45 minutes.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

447 kcal 22% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 7.2g 14% DV
Total Fat 26.8g 34% DV
Carbs 46.7g 17% DV
Fiber 2.9g 10% DV
Sugar 18.2g 36% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 9739.3mg 100% DV
Potassium 313.3mg 7% DV
Cholesterol 144.3mg 48% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 5.3mcg 1% DV
Vitamin C 9.7mg 11% DV
Vitamin D 0.5mcg 2% DV
Calcium 35.5mg 3% DV
Iron 1.9mg 11% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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