Babka is a sweet braided cake or Viennoiserie that originated in the Jewish communities of Poland and Western Ukraine. [4][5] It is prepared with a yeast -leavened dough that is rolled out and spread with …

May 18, 2025 · This Chocolate Babka recipe is so soft and moist with beautiful swirls of chocolate in every bite. It's easier than you think and you'll feel like a professional baker.

Jul 1, 2025 · Like many Jewish-American specialties, babka originated in Eastern Europe – Poland and Ukraine in particular – in the early 1800s. As a way to use extra challah dough, Jews there would roll …

Apr 1, 2025 · These are our favorite babka recipes, from chocolate to black sesame to a challah babka hybrid.

Dec 29, 2025 · Prepare the dough: In a small saucepan or a bowl in the microwave, warm the milk until it’s lukewarm but not hot (about 110 degrees). Add yeast and a pinch of sugar and let sit for 5 to 10 …

Feb 23, 2022 · Learn everything you need to know about how to make the perfect chocolate babka. This chocolate babka is made of a rich brioche dough and scrumptious chocolaty filling.

Nov 14, 2025 · Rich, buttery chocolate babka with soft layers and a glossy chocolate swirl. Easy homemade babka recipe with step-by-step instructions and tips.

Moist, spongy and bright yellow, babka is a sweet bread commonly served for Easter in Poland, Ukraine, Belarus and other Central and Eastern European countries. According to Polish Heritage Cookery, …

Babka is a perennial best-seller at Jewish bakeries in many major North American cities. This recipe makes two rather large loaves: one to keep, one to give away.

Apr 10, 2025 · Babka, derived from the Polish word for “grandmother,” is a sweet braided bread originating from the Jewish communities of Poland and Ukraine. Traditionally, it’s made with a rich, …