Poland Β· Eastern Europe
Babka
Also known as ΧΧΧΧ§Χ
An Ashkenazi enriched dough rolled flat, spread with cinnamon or chocolate, then rolled and twisted into a tin so every slice reveals a marbled swirl.
Method
Braided Tin-Bake
Hydration
55%
water to flour
Glycemic index
64
Medium GI
Energy
365 kcal
per 100 g
Sensory profile
- sourness
- 1
- sweetness
- 7
- crispiness
- 2
- chewiness
- 4
- aroma
- 8
- moistness
- 7
Scale 0β10
Nutrition
per 100 g| Energy | 365 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 7.5 g |
| Carbohydrates | 50 g |
| of which sugars | 18 g |
| Fat | 15 g |
| Fiber | 1.6 g |
| Sodium | 280 mg |
Typical values; recipes vary.
Texture
- Swirled chocolate/cinnamon layers
- Soft enriched crumb
Typical ingredients
- Wheat Flour
- Milk
- Yeast
- Salt
- Sugar
- Fat / Butter
- Egg
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