Description
A delightful twist on traditional babka, this Baked Potato Babka combines the comforting flavors of baked potatoes with the rich, sweet dough of babka.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup mashed baked potatoes
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 packet active dry yeast
- 1/2 cup warm milk
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder (optional)
- 1/2 cup shredded cheese (optional)
- 1/4 cup chopped chives (optional)
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine warm milk and yeast. Let it sit for about 5 minutes until frothy.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, salt, and garlic powder if using.
- Add the mashed potatoes, melted butter, egg, vanilla extract, and the frothy yeast mixture to the dry ingredients. Mix until a dough forms.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a loaf pan.
- Once the dough has risen, punch it down and roll it out into a rectangle on a floured surface.
- If using, sprinkle shredded cheese and chopped chives over the dough, then roll it tightly from the long side.
- Place the rolled dough into the prepared loaf pan, seam side down. Cover and let it rise for another 30 minutes.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- You can add other toppings like bacon bits or different herbs to customize the flavor.
- This babka pairs well with sour cream or yogurt for dipping.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 4
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 8
- Saturated Fat: 4
- Carbohydrates: 34
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 6
- Cholesterol: 30
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