Lemon and Blueberry Babka
"Indulge in our lemon blueberry babka, a cloud of sweetness perfect for starting the day or for a delicious break! This soft babka is enriched with a delightful blueberry and lemon filling, making it irresistibly fragrant. Try this easy babka recipe now and bring a dessert to the table that will win everyone over!"
Dietary Information
Servings:
- 1
To prepare the lemon and blueberry babka, first put the flour with the sugar 1, the yeast 2 and the milk 3 in a planetary mixer.
- 2
Also add the grated lemon zest 4 and the vanilla extract 5. Mount the hook and turn on the machine for 4 minutes. As soon as all the ingredients have mixed, add the egg yolks 6.
- 3
Also add the salt 7 and knead again. When the dough has tightened, add the softened butter, a piece at a time 8. Turn on again for 12 minutes and, when the dough has tightened, let it rest in the planetary mixer for 5 minutes, covered with plastic wrap. Then form a smooth dough 9 and let it rise until doubled, it will take 2 or 3 hours.
- 4
Meanwhile, dedicate yourself to the blueberry compote. In a saucepan, put the blueberries, add the sugar 10, the zest 11 and the lemon juice 12.
- 5
Bring to a boil 13, lower the heat and continue cooking for 20 minutes. Let it cool completely 14. Take the dough and place it on a lightly floured pastry board 15.
- 6
Roll out the dough with the help of a rolling pin 16 and spread the surface with the blueberry compote, leaving a couple of cm free on the edges 17. Roll up the dough 18, seal the ends well and let it firm up in the refrigerator for 20 minutes.
- 7
After this time, cut the dough lengthwise 19. Cross the 2 pieces to form a braid 20 and place it in a large mold 25x11 cm covered with parchment paper 21. Bake in a static oven at 200° for 20 minutes, then lower the temperature to 175° and continue cooking for another 20 minutes.
- 8
In the meantime, take care of the lemon syrup. In a saucepan, pour the water together with the sugar 22 and the lemon juice 23. Cook over low heat until the sugar has dissolved 24.
- 9
Remove the babka from the mold and place it on a rack, then immediately brush it with the syrup 25 and sprinkle with the grated lemon zest 26. Let it cool. Your lemon and blueberry babka is ready to be enjoyed 27!
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