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Poland Β· Eastern Europe

Babka

Also known as באבקה

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 0–10

Nutrition

per 100 g
Energy365 kcal
Protein7.5 g
Carbohydrates50 g
of which sugars18 g
Fat15 g
Fiber1.6 g
Sodium280 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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