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This Polish Easter babka celebrates the return of the egg to the diet after the strictures of the Lenten fast. A mere 15 egg yolks are featured in this traditional recipe! For a lower-cholesterol, one-rise recipe, try Easy Babka.

Babka is an indispensable component of a Polish Easter feast and is featured in other cuisines, including Ukrainian where it takes a tall shape similar to a Russian Kulich. More Eastern European Babka Recipes.

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See Also

Definition of Babka

Polish Easter Traditions

Russian Easter Bread Recipe