Basic Babka

Ingredients (15 items)

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• ½ cup white sugar
• ¼ cup butter
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup hot milk (185 degrees F (85 degrees C))
• 2 (.25 ounce) packages active dry yeast
• ¼ cup warm water (110 degrees F (43 degrees C))
• 2 eggs
• 4 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• 3 eggs
• 1 cup packed light brown sugar
• ⅓ cup butter, melted
• 1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 4 cups walnuts, chopped
• 2 tablespoons butter, melted