Description
This Pistachio Honey Babka Bread Wreath is a delightful and visually stunning sweet bread that will impress your guests. Filled with a pistachio and honey mixture, this babka is perfect for a special breakfast or brunch.
Ingredients
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Dough:
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 1/4 tsp instant yeast
- 1/2 cup warm milk
- 2 eggs
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/3 cup butter, softened
Filling:
- 1/2 cup chopped pistachios
- 3 tbsp honey
Additional:
- Powdered sugar (for dusting)
- Extra honey (for glaze)
Instructions
- Dough Preparation: Combine flour, yeast, warm milk, eggs, sugar, and salt. Knead in softened butter. Allow the dough to rise until doubled in size.
- Assembly: Roll the dough into a rectangle. Spread honey over the dough and sprinkle chopped pistachios evenly. Roll the dough into a log.
- Twisting: Slice the log lengthwise, twist the two pieces together, and form the twisted dough into a wreath shape.
- Final Rise and Baking: Let the babka rise again. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 25–30 minutes until golden brown.
- Finishing Touches: Brush the warm babka with honey and dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
- This babka can be made ahead and stored in an airtight container once cooled.
- Experiment with different nuts or fillings for variations on this recipe.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 240 kcal
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 45mg