Ukrainian Country-Style Babka
Ukrainian Country-Style Babka is a rich, egg-forward bread with a tender, airy crumb, bright lemon aroma, and bursts of plump raisins throughout. Slightly sweet and buttery, it’s perfect for holiday breakfasts, spring celebrations, or an afternoon coffee break when you want something comforting yet special.
- Prep30 mins
- Cook55 mins
- Serves12
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Ukrainian Country-Style Babka, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 52 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 7 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityPoor
- 32 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 47
- Heart Health
- 62
- Metabolic
- 30
- Digestive
- 22
- Inflammatory
- 22
- Performance
- 28
- General Wellness
- 1
In a large bowl, combine 1 cup all-purpose flour, milk, lukewarm water, yeast, and 2 teaspoons sugar; mix until well blended. Cover and let rise in a warm place until the sponge is light and bubbly, about 30 minutes.
- 2
In another large bowl, beat eggs, 1 cup sugar, and salt with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Stir in melted butter and lemon zest until incorporated. Stir in the sponge, then gradually mix in 5 1/2 cups bread flour. Knead in the bowl for about 10 minutes, then knead in the raisins. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled in volume.
- 3
Punch down the dough and knead it a couple of turns, then cover and let it rise again.
- 4
Grease 4 small coffee cans with soft butter. Fill the prepared cans about 1/3 full with dough and let rise until the dough is even with the rim.
- 5
Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- 6
Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes. Reduce the oven temperature to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) and continue baking for 40 minutes more. If the top starts to brown too quickly, cover it with aluminum foil. Remove the baked loaves from the cans and cool completely on a wire rack.
- Calories 531.72 kcal High 27%
- Protein 15.25 g Good Source 31%
- Carbohydrate 67.33 g 24%
- Total Fat 20.49 g High 26%
- Saturated Fat 12.37 g High 62%
- Trans Fat 0.02 g High --
- Cholesterol 161.85 mg High 54%
- Sodium 73.62 mg Low Source 3%
- Dietary Fiber 3.63 g Moderate 13%
- Total Sugars 9.98 g --
- Added Sugars 0.41 g Low Source 1%
- Calcium 43.75 mg Low Source 3%
- Iron 3.68 mg Good Source 20%
- Potassium 193.89 mg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin A 36.13 mcg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin C 1.37 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin D 0.74 mcg Low Source 4%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Eggs 🥚
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
About This Recipe
Ukrainian Country Style Babka is made with 11 ingredients and serves 12. It takes about 1 hr 25 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Active Dry Yeast, All Purpose Flour, Bread Flour, and Butter. Each serving provides about 531.72 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Ukrainian Country-Style Babka made of?
- The main ingredients are Active Dry Yeast, All-Purpose Flour, Bread Flour, Butter, Eggs. The full list of 11 is above.
- How long does it take to make Ukrainian Country-Style Babka?
- About 1 hr 25 mins in total: 30 mins to prepare and 55 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 531.72 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Ukrainian Country-Style Babka easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 11 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Ukrainian Country-Style Babka healthy?
- Ukrainian Country-Style Babka has an easyChef Pro health score of 34/100. Per serving, it provides 531.72 calories and 15.25 g of protein, or 31% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of iron. Worth noting per serving: saturated fat at 12.37 g (62% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Eggs, Milk, Wheat and Gluten, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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