A babka, or an Ugat Shmarim (Hebrew: עוגת שמרים) is a sweet braided bread that originated in the Jewish communities of Poland and Ukraine. [5][6][7][8] It is popular in Israel where it is known …

Many different versions of this rich bread, laced with rum syrup and drizzled with icing, are served at Easter in Polish households. It's such a tradition, and so well-loved, that there are probably …

Mar 31, 2010 · How to make traditional Ukrainian Babka, also called Easter bread. This is my family's treasured recipe for this decadent yellow sweet bread!

Feb 13, 2024 · Babka is a Jewish bread made with a sweet yeast dough that you roll out, fill, and roll up again, then cut, twist, and bake in a loaf pan. Don't worry: It's seriously easy to do, …

Oct 16, 2024 · The secret to a perfect babka lies in the Dough—it should be soft, tender, and easy to work with. Today, we’ll walk through the step-by-step process of making babka dough from …

Apr 1, 2025 · The sweet braided bread – usually swirled with chocolate or cinnamon – is addictively delicious, perfect either hot or room temperature, and works just as well as a sweet …

Mar 18, 2025 · Shannon Sarna: a soft yet grainy babka with a crystallized top and light chocolate flavor. Shannon Sarna’s recipe won The Kitchn’s babka bake off, so I had high hopes for this …

Apr 1, 2025 · Baking a babka feels like quite the undertaking, even if you use a store-bought chocolate spread or filling. The dough can be finicky, and a stand mixer is practically a …

Nov 5, 2024 · This rich, sweet bread is swirled with chocolate or cinnamon and boasts a beautifully braided appearance, making it not only delicious but also a stunning centerpiece for …

May 1, 2019 · Babka is a buttery, eggy, sweet treat that is filled, rolled, twisted, and baked; it lies somewhere between bread and cake. When you serve a great babka, it takes two seconds for …