Dessert for 2
Babka Monkey Bread
This sweet yeast bread combines raisins, cinnamon sugar, and turmeric-tinted dough in a pull-apart baked loaf.
$20.43for 4 servings
$5.11 per serving$20.43 for 4
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- 150 minstart to table
- Involveddifficulty
- 2servings as written
- $$$typical cost tier
AmericanVegetarianHigh-proteinBudgetDesserts
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Butter$0.40/oz typical | 4 oz | $1.60Typical price |
| Milk$0.04/oz typical | 8.5 oz | $0.34Typical price |
| Eggs$0.30 each typical | 3 | $0.90Typical price |
| Dried fruit and raisins$0.45/oz typical | 5 oz | $2.25Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $10.22 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Sugar and brown sugarCornstarch, vanilla, yeast, cocoaDried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsFlourSyrups, molasses, powdered sugarDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup warm water
- 1/2 tsp granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp traditional yeast
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1/4 cup white sugar
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 3 egg yolks
- 1 cups raisins
- 1/4 tsp turmeric or saffron
- 12 1/4 cups flour
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 2 1/2 tsp cinnamon
Steps
- Stir the warm water, granulated sugar, and yeast together, then rest the mixture for 5 minutes.
- Warm the butter, milk, remaining water, salt, and turmeric until the butter melts, then cool slightly.
- Mix in the egg yolks and yeast mixture, add the flour, and knead until smooth, about 8 minutes.
- Cover the dough and let it rise in a warm place for 60 minutes.
- Divide the dough into pieces, coat them with brown sugar and cinnamon, layer them with the raisins in a greased 9-by-13-inch pan, and let them rise for 30 minutes.
- Heat the oven to 350 F and bake the bread for 30 to 35 minutes, until cooked through.
Swaps
- Milk for Almond, soy or oat milkabout $0.01/oz more at typical prices
- Butter for Margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices
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