Babka Recipe

Filling
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 1/2 tbsp cinnamon
1 tbsp ground cardamom
2 tsp vanilla extract
1 pinch salt
1/3 cup pareve butter
Zest of 1 whole orange 1/2 cup crushed walnuts

In a bowl combine the sugar, cinnamon, cardamom, vanilla extract, and salt. Add in the butter and orange zest and combine to form a paste. Add walnuts and mix.

Glaze
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup fresh orange juice

Combine the sugar and juice in a small pot over medium heat and bring to a low boil. Reduce the heat and simmer for 2 to 3 minutes until the sugar dissolves.
Remove from the heat and cool.

Dough
2 1/4 tsp yeast
2 tblsp white sugar
1 cup warm water
2 large eggs
1/2 cup avocado oil
1/3 cup honey
1 tbsp kosher salt
4 1/2 cups flour, plus more for dusting

Preheat the oven to 350°F.
Grease a 9 inch round baking pan.
In the bowl of a stand mixer, combine yeast, sugar and water. Cover with a towel and allow to bloom for 10 minutes.
Using the hook attachment, mix the eggs, oil, honey and salt until mixture is smooth.
Slowly add the flour and knead to a smooth dough.
Cover with a towel and allow to rise in a warm place for 1 hour.
Lightly dust a work surface.
Remove the dough from the bowl and punch down and knead for two minutes.
Roll out the dough and spread the filling.
Roll the dough into a log. Using a sharp knife, slice the log down the middle.
Arrange the babka dough in the pan and bake for 35 minutes and tent with foil. Bake for another 10-15 minutes until fully baked.
Remove from oven and pour the glaze over the babka.
Let cool and serve.