Forest Fruit Babka – A Swirled Vegan Treat with Homemade Jam
This vegan forest fruit babka is made with homemade jam and fluffy dough. A perfect brunch or dessert treat with beautiful swirls and bold berry flavor.
Servings: 8 portions
Calories: 238kcal
Cost: €0.70
Ingredients
For the Yeast:
- 2/3 cup warm water not hot
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 1 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 packet 7g dry yeast
For the Dough:
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 40 g sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- 5 tbsp vegan butter or margarine or coconut butter
For the Fruit Filling:
- 1/4 cup frozen blueberries
- 1/4 cup raspberries
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 tsp lemon juice
Instructions
Step 1: Activate the Yeast
- In a medium bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and flour. Add the dry yeast, stir, and let sit for 10 minutes until bubbly.
Step 2: Make the Dough
- In a large bowl, mix flour, sugar, salt, softened vegan butter, and yeast mixture. Stir and knead until a soft, non-sticky dough forms.
Step 3: First Rise
- Cover the bowl with a towel and let the dough rise in a warm place for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
Step 4: Prepare the Jam
- In a small saucepan, combine all the filling ingredients. Simmer on low heat until thickened into a jam-like consistency. Let cool completely.
Step 5: Shape the Babkas
- Sprinkle flour on your surface and divide the dough in half. Roll one half into a thin rectangle. Spread with fruit jam.
Step 6: Roll and Twist
- Roll the dough into a log, then cut vertically into two strips. Twist them around each other and place in a loaf pan lined with parchment.
Step 7: Final Rise
- Cover and let the babka rise again for 1 hour in a warm place.
Step 8: Bake
- Preheat oven to 180°C (355°F). Bake for 25–30 minutes or until golden.