Try this soft and aromatic Vegan Savory Babka Bread for your next Sunday brunch. It is made from a rich yeasted dough twisted around an amazing savory garlic and herb filling. This is a really magical combination of flavors.
Combine salt and active dry yeast in warm water. Add flour gradually and mix well with wooden spoon and hands.
Cover with plastic wrap and place a towel over the top. Leave in a dry warm place for up to 2 to 3 hours.
Once risen scrape dough out of the bowl, sprinkle the top of the dough with flour, and fold it. Punch down the dough, it will help to release the air bubbles. Divide dough into 2 pieces.
This dough will make two babka bread. Roll it out and spread the garlic and herb mixture evenly on the dough surface leaving a ½ inch border uncovered.
Preheat oven at 375F. Meanwhile, prepare babka filling by mixing all garlic and herb mixture ingredients.
Roll the dough in a tube-like shape, slash from the middle, and twist it around each other (see the video). Place in a loaf pan and bake let it sit for 15 min in a warm place to rise.
Bake on 375F for around 40 to 45 min or until babka is golden brown on top.
Remove from the oven, place on a wire rack, and allow to cool for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
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Notes
For keeping the babka fluffy I like to leave the dough in the refrigerator for one night, this tip always helps the process.
If you get annoyed by sticky dough on the work surface then flour the surface beforehand. In this way, the dough can be rolled up more easily afterward without being too sticky.
Neatness is another tip that can make your babka look elegant on the table. So, always roll the dough in a rectangular shape to get that perfection.
During my first attempt, I found it hard to it. So, never forget to use a sharp knife to cut the roll lengthways in the middle. This is very important, otherwise, it will not work properly.