Recipe: Polish Easter Babka

Ingredients

• 6 tablespoons (3 ounces) unsalted butter, cut into 6 pieces
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• Finely grated zest from 2 medium lemons (2 to 2 1/2 tablespoons)
• 1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
• 3/4 cup bread flour
• 1/2 cup lukewarm water
• 1 (1/4-ounce) package active dry yeast (2 1/4 teaspoons)
• 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1/3 cup granulated sugar
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 large egg, at room temperature
• 2 large egg yolks, at room temperature
• 1 1/4 cups raisins, sultanas, or currants
• 1/4 cup toasted, slivered almonds or chopped walnuts (optional)
• Cooking spray
• 1 1/4 cups powdered sugar
• 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice (from 1 medium lemon)

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