Babka

Instructions

1. 1

   Dough: combine liquid, yeast, sugar, sit 10 minutes.

2. 2

   Mix in margarine (1 C for less fatty), eggs.

3. 3

   Add flour and salt, knead till smooth and bouncy, adding flour as needed.

4. 4

   Cover, rise 1-2 hours.

5. 5

   Filling: combine ingredients, add oil till thick spreadable paste.

6. 6

   Divide dough in 5.

7. 7

   For each: roll into rectangle, spread filling, roll tightly from long side.

8. 8

   Cut in half lengthwise, create X, twist both ends, place in lined big loaf pan (or twist into circle in round pan).

9. 9

   Repeat.

10. 10

    Beat 1 egg with ½ T water, brush.

11. 11

    For crumbs: combine by hand to crumb consistency, sprinkle generously.

12. 12

    Bake on 350 for 40-50 minutes until golden brown.