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bob's babka

Recipe by
Tuesday Cooks
The Villages, FL

This hands-down favorite was prepared by Marian DeSnyder, a Curious Cuisiner member, at the regular March 2015 meeting.

yield 10 -12
prep time 30 Min
cook time 45 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For bob's babka

  • 1/2 c
    buttery crisco
  • 2 c
    sugar
  • 4 c
    all-purpose flour
  • 2
    eggs
  • 1 tsp
    baking soda
  • 2 tsp
    baking powder
  • 1 tsp
    salt
  • 2 c
    buttermilk
  • 1 c
    golden raisins (optional)
  • TOPPING
  • 1/2 c
    flour
  • 1/2 c
    sugar
  • 1-2 tsp
    cinnamon (optionl)
  • 4 Tbsp
    butter cold
  • 3/4 c
    chopped nuts (optional)

How To Make bob's babka

  • 1
    Cream Crisco with sugar and eggs. Beat smooth
  • 2
    Sift the dry ingredients. Alternately add the buttermilk and flour mixture to the creamed mixture and beat.
  • 3
    Place in 2 loaf pans
  • 4
    Crumble the topping mixture together with a fork (or your hands) until it holds together. Place on top of the babkas in the pans.
  • 5
    Bake at 350 for 45 minutes, or until center is baked (not doughy.
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