Babka Serowa: Polish Cheese Babka

Ingredients

• 4 ounces butter 1 stick, softened
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 4 large eggs room temperature
• 1 package active dry yeast
• 1/4 cup water warm
• 1 tablespoon lemon zest optional
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon optional
• 4 cups all purpose flour
• 1 cup milk warm
• 12 ounces ricotta or dry curd or farmer's cheese
• 4 large egg yolks room temperature
• 6 tablespoons sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon lemon extract optional
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
• 3 tablespoons all purpose flour
• 4 tablespoons sugar
• 2 tablespoons butter cold

Nutrition

• Calories : 430 calories
• Carbohydrate : 55 grams
• Cholesterol : 180 milligrams
• Fat : 17 grams
• Fiber : 2 grams
• Protein : 12 grams
• SaturatedFat : 10 grams
• Sodium : 430 milligrams
• Sugar : 20 grams