Description
A delightful Lemon Zest Babka topped with a luscious lemon glaze, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 packet active dry yeast
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup milk, warmed
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 3 large eggs
- Zest of 2 lemons
- 1/2 cup lemon juice
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for glaze)
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice (for glaze)
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine warm milk, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for 5 minutes until frothy.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine flour and salt.
- Add the yeast mixture, melted butter, eggs, and lemon zest to the flour. Mix until a dough forms.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 10 minutes until smooth.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let it rise for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Punch down the dough and roll it out into a rectangle.
- Spread lemon juice over the dough, then roll it up tightly.
- Cut the roll in half lengthwise and twist the two halves together.
- Place the twisted dough in a greased loaf pan and let it rise for another 30 minutes.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes until golden brown.
- For the glaze, mix powdered sugar and lemon juice until smooth and drizzle over the warm babka.
Notes
- Ensure the milk is warm, not hot, to activate the yeast.
- For a stronger lemon flavor, add more lemon zest.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Eastern European
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Lemon Zest Babka, Lemon Glaze, Babka Recipe, Lemon Dessert