The Fresh Loaf

Cinnamon Babka

January 13, 2016 - 8:49am

makebreadnet

Hello all!

Recently I've been smitten with babka and can't get enough.

This is a cinnamon babka I made recently. I made enough to take to work and share with family and they sure didn't last very long!

I have the recipe and directions on my blog at http://makebread.net/cinnamon-bun-babka/ - check it out if you're interested and thanks for looking!

cinnamon babka

MonkeyDaddy

Jan 15 2016 - 12:43am

This technique looks a lot like the Russian braid that Ciril Hitz does in this video:

Is Babka another name for the same thing, or are they completely different?

makebreadnet

Jan 28 2016 - 6:49am

Hi MonkeyDaddy,

Thanks for the comment. Babka does have many names like Kulich and others I don't know.

After watching the video you reference I guess the technique is similar. I posted a video of exactly how I did it here:

I hope this is helpful!

Skibum

Jan 25 2016 - 11:22am

I love my babka and haven't made any for a while. You have inspired me to bake one.

Happy baking, Ski

makebreadnet

Jan 28 2016 - 6:49am

Thanks Skibum, it's fun to make - I encourage you to do so!