Name: Cinnamon Pecan Sourdough Babka Bread
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 9 h
Cuisine: eastern european
Ingredients: 100 g active sourdough starter (fed and bubbly); 120 g warm milk or plant-based alternative; 2 large eggs; 80 g unsalted butter, softened; 350–400 g all-purpose or bread flour; 60 g sugar; 1 tsp salt; 2–3 tsp cinnamon; 100 g brown sugar; 80 g toasted pecans, chopped; optional vanilla extract or orange zest to taste

Description

This cinnamon pecan sourdough babka bread combines tangy sourdough starter with swirls of cinnamon sugar and toasted pecans for a tender, aromatic loaf perfect for brunch or breakfast. Slow fermentation develops depth of flavor while the twisting technique creates beautiful layers of sweet, nutty filling.

Ingredients

Scale

100 g active sourdough starter (fed and bubbly)

120 g warm milk or plant-based alternative

2 large eggs

80 g unsalted butter, softened

350–400 g all-purpose or bread flour

60 g sugar

1 tsp salt

2–3 tsp cinnamon

100 g brown sugar

80 g toasted pecans, chopped

optional vanilla extract or orange zest to taste

Instructions

1. Combine sourdough starter, warm milk, eggs, sugar and half the flour in a bowl and mix until a thick batter forms.

2. Gradually add remaining flour and salt, then knead until the dough is elastic and slightly tacky.

3. Incorporate softened butter in small pieces until the dough is smooth and supple.

4. Cover and bulk ferment in a warm spot until doubled in volume, about 6–8 hours (or refrigerate overnight after initial rise).

5. Roll out the dough into a rectangle, spread with butter, sprinkle with cinnamon sugar and chopped pecans, then roll tightly from one long side.

6. Slice the log lengthwise, twist the halves together and place in a prepared loaf pan. Proof for 3–4 hours until puffy.

7. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 35–40 minutes until deep golden brown, then cool in pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Category: bread
Method: baking
Cuisine: eastern european

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice

Keywords: cinnamon, pecan, sourdough, babka, brunch, twist, bread, homemade