Polish Easter Babka Recipe

• 1 pkg. dry yeast
• 1/4 c. lukewarm lowfat milk
• 1/4 c. lukewarm water
• 1/4 c. sugar
• 1/4 c. butter
• 3 Large eggs
• 3 c. flour
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 c. candied fruits, finely minced
• 1/4 c. raisins
• 1/4 c. blanched slivered almonds, finely minced and heated to enhance flavor

1. Dissolve yeast in lowfat milk and water.
2. Add in 1/2 tsp.
3. sugar; stir and set aside in a hot place.
4. In a large bowl, combine butter, remaining sugar, Large eggs, flour and salt.
5. When yeast mix bubbles, beat into flour mix till smooth.
6. Clean sides of bowl.
7. Cover with a damp cloth and let rise in a hot place till doubled in bulk, 1 hour or possibly more.
8. Stir in fruits, raisins, and nuts, and turn onto a lightly floured board.
9. Knead 1-2 min.
10. Put dough in a greased 2 qt mold or possibly loaf pan.
11. Cover.
12. Let rise till doubled in bulk, 45-60 min.
13. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
14. Bake 35 min or possibly till golden.
15. Remove from pan immediately.
16. Serve with sweet butter.

yeast, milk, water, sugar, butter, eggs, flour, salt, candied fruits, raisins, blanched slivered almonds

Taken from cookeatshare.com/recipes/polish-easter-babka-16500 (may not work)