"This Polish Easter babka celebrates the return of the egg to the diet after the strictures of the Lenten fast. A mere 15 egg yolks are featured in this traditional recipe! For a lower-cholesterol, one-rise recipe, try Easy Babka. Babka is an indispensable component of a Polish Easter feast and is featured in other cuisines, including Ukrainian where it takes a tall shape similar to a Russian Kulich. More Eastern European Babka Recipes. See Easter Breads Across Eastern Europe and Easter Bread Recipes Around the World Freeze leftover egg whites and save for leftover egg white recipes. Larger photo of Polish Easter babka...."