This Cinnamon Babka Bread is a Polish tradition made with a "twist" - a lavender kick! It makes a fab breakfast, dessert or afternoon snack!
| Cook Time: | 180 min |
| Prep Time: | 15 min |
| Total Time: | 195 min |
| Category: | Lavender |
| Cuisine: | Polish |
| Yield: | 10 Slices |
| Method: | Baking |
Preparation
1. In Breadmaker, add all dough ingredients in order: milk will be first ingredient and yeast will be the last.
2. Set dough setting according to manufacturer instructions and allow breadmaker to run through the dough cycle.
3. While dough cycle is running, combine filling ingredients and sit on counter or in refrigerator to become stiff.
4. Roll dough out 1/4 to 1/2 inch thick: about 18 inches long and 12 inches wide.
5. Spread filling on top of dough.
6. Roll lengthwise like cinnamon rolls.
7. Cut roll in half.
8. Twist roll and place in greased 9x5 bread pan.
9. Cover with towel and rise for 1 hour.
10. Brush with egg wash and bake in oven preheated to 350 degrees for 25 minutes.
11. Add a foil "tent" and bake for another 20 minutes.
12. Serve plain or top with powdered sugar or your favorite glaze/frosting.
2. Set dough setting according to manufacturer instructions and allow breadmaker to run through the dough cycle.
3. While dough cycle is running, combine filling ingredients and sit on counter or in refrigerator to become stiff.
4. Roll dough out 1/4 to 1/2 inch thick: about 18 inches long and 12 inches wide.
5. Spread filling on top of dough.
6. Roll lengthwise like cinnamon rolls.
7. Cut roll in half.
8. Twist roll and place in greased 9x5 bread pan.
9. Cover with towel and rise for 1 hour.
10. Brush with egg wash and bake in oven preheated to 350 degrees for 25 minutes.
11. Add a foil "tent" and bake for another 20 minutes.
12. Serve plain or top with powdered sugar or your favorite glaze/frosting.
Ingredients
* For the Dough:
* 3/4 Milk, Warmed to 80 degrees F
* 4 Tablespoons Butter
* 3 Tablespoons Sugar
* 1 Egg Yolk
* 1/2 Teaspoon Vanilla Extract
* 1 Teaspoon Lavender Extract
* 2 Eggs (Whole)
* 1 Teaspoon Cinnamon
* 1 Teaspoon Culinary Lavender Buds
* 4 Cups Unbleached All Purpose Flour
* 2 Teaspoons Bread Maker Yeast
* For the Filling:
* 1 Cup Brown Sugar
* 2 Tablespoons Cinnamon
* 1/4 Teaspoon Salt
* 1/2 Cup Butter Melted
* 1 Tablespoon Flour
* 1 Tablespoon Water
* 1 Teaspoon Lavender Extract
* For the Egg Wash:
* 1 Egg White, Lightly Beaten
* 3/4 Milk, Warmed to 80 degrees F
* 4 Tablespoons Butter
* 3 Tablespoons Sugar
* 1 Egg Yolk
* 1/2 Teaspoon Vanilla Extract
* 1 Teaspoon Lavender Extract
* 2 Eggs (Whole)
* 1 Teaspoon Cinnamon
* 1 Teaspoon Culinary Lavender Buds
* 4 Cups Unbleached All Purpose Flour
* 2 Teaspoons Bread Maker Yeast
* For the Filling:
* 1 Cup Brown Sugar
* 2 Tablespoons Cinnamon
* 1/4 Teaspoon Salt
* 1/2 Cup Butter Melted
* 1 Tablespoon Flour
* 1 Tablespoon Water
* 1 Teaspoon Lavender Extract
* For the Egg Wash:
* 1 Egg White, Lightly Beaten