posted by Aprilmb 03-27-99 6:18 PM
Easter Babka with Icing
DOUGH:
1 envelope of dry yeast
1/2 cup light cream or half-and-half
1/3 cup sugar
2 cups flour
3 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla
/21 tsp. almond extract
1 tsp. grated lemon rind
1 TBS melted butter
1/4 cup raisins
Icing:
1/2 cup confectioners sugar
1 TBS rum or lemon juice
Preheat oven to 350.
Dissolve yeast in cream. Combine with half the sugar and flour and let
double in size.
Add all the remaining ingredients except the raisins and knead until
smooth. Add raisins, while continuing to knead.
Grease and flour baba (Bundt or tube) pan. Place dough in pan, cover with
a clean cloth, and leave in a very warm, draft-free place until doubled
in size.
Bake for 35 to 40 minutes. When cool, remove from pan. Mix ingredients
for icing well and drizzle over baba