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Frangipane Babka

Recipe by Monsieur Chéri on InstagramAdded 4 January 2026.

30 minutes to prep, 25 to cook. This delicious French-inspired babka is filled with frangipane, a sweet almond paste.

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Method

  1. Combine flour, sugar, salt, and yeast in a bowl.

  2. Add warm milk, eggs, butter or margarine, and vanilla. Mix until a dough forms.

  3. Knead the dough for 10 minutes.

    Kitchen notes · Added by ReelsMeals: Dough feels smooth and stretchy. Knead until the dough no longer feels rough.

  4. Let the dough rise for 1 hour.

    Kitchen notes · Added by ReelsMeals: Dough visibly expands. Cover it to keep the surface supple.

  5. Preheat the oven to 375°F (375°F).

  6. Roll out the dough and spread the frangipane filling.

  7. Roll the dough into a log shape and cut it into 12 equal pieces.

  8. Place the babkas on a baking sheet and bake for 25-30 minutes.

    Kitchen notes · Added by ReelsMeals: Babka tops turn golden. Check the center pieces as well as the edges.

  9. Make the syrup by dissolving sugar in water.

  10. Brush the syrup over the babkas while they're still warm.

    Kitchen notes · Added by ReelsMeals: Warm pastries absorb a thin syrup sheen. Brush while warm so it spreads evenly.

Tips while you cook

Allow full rise
Let the dough rise for the full 1 hour before shaping.
Knead thoroughly
Knead the dough for 10 minutes to develop the gluten before the rise.
Apply syrup while warm
Brush the syrup over the babkas while they are still warm from the oven.

Notes from ReelsMeals, based on this recipe's ingredients, times and method. They are not the creator's instructions.

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