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Basic Babka

Prep Time: 30 min
Cook Time: 35 min

Ingredients

  • ½ cup white sugar
  • ¼ cup butter
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup hot milk (185 degrees F (85 degrees C))
  • 2 (.25 ounce) packages active dry yeast
  • ¼ cup warm water (110 degrees F (43 degrees C))
  • 2 eggs
  • 4 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 cup packed light brown sugar
  • ⅓ cup butter, melted
  • 1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 4 cups walnuts, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons butter, melted