Babci's Babka

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My babci's (grandmother's) babka is a bit drier and more like bread than most that i have made or eaten. while i like the softer, more cake-like versions, my family has other ideas! my father used to have thin sliced babka with easter ham as a sandwich. this is the recipe that my mother transcribed from the original polish, when my babci wrote it down. It's just yummy with a thin coat of soft butter!!

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Steps

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Dissolve yeast in warm cream.

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Combine with half the sugar and half the flour and let double in size.

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Add all remaining ingrdients except the raisins and knead until smooth.

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It will be sticky.

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Add more flour as necessary to keep it from sticking to the counter.

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Add the raisins while continuing to knead.

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Grease a tube or bundt pan and dust with flour.

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Place dough in pan , cover with plastic wrap and a clean cloth and leave in a very warm draft-free place until double once again.

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Spread the top with cheese topping.

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Bake at 350 for about 40 minutes or until golden brown.

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Ingredients

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dry yeast, light cream, sugar, flour, eggs, vanilla extract, almond extract, butter, golden raisin, cream cheese, egg yolks