Caramel Babka

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease a 20x20cm baking dish and set aside.

2. 2

   In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, yeast, and a pinch of salt. Mix until well combined.

3. 3

   Add the warm milk, melted butter, eggs, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Mix until a smooth dough forms.

4. 4

   Roll out the dough to a thickness of 5mm. Place the dough in the prepared baking dish.

5. 5

   Spread the caramel sauce evenly over the dough, leaving a 1cm border around the edges.

6. 6

   Roll out the streusel topping to a thickness of 5mm. Place the streusel topping over the caramel sauce.

7. 7

   Bake the babka for 25 minutes, then reduce the oven temperature to 160°C (320°F) and bake for an additional 10 minutes.

8. 8

   Remove the babka from the oven and let it cool in the baking dish for 5 minutes.