Matcha Green Tea Babka

Matcha Green Tea Babka Recipe: A Delicious Twist on a Classic Pastry
Matcha Green Tea Babka is a delightful pastry that combines the rich flavors of matcha green tea with the sweet and buttery goodness of babka. This recipe is perfect for those who love to experiment with new flavors and textures in their baking.
Ingredients:

For the dough:

- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup warm water
- 1/4 cup warm milk
- 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 tsp salt

For the filling:

- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tbsp matcha green tea powder
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour

For the glaze:

- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tbsp milk
- 1 tsp matcha green tea powder

Instructions:

1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, yeast, and salt. Mix well.
2. In a separate bowl, whisk together the warm water, warm milk, and eggs. Add this mixture to the dry ingredients and mix until a dough forms.
3. Add the softened butter to the dough and knead for 10-15 minutes until the dough is smooth and elastic.
4. Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for 1-2 hours.
5. In a separate bowl, mix together the softened butter, sugar, matcha green tea powder, and flour until a smooth paste forms.
6. Roll out the dough into a rectangle shape and spread the filling evenly over the surface.
7. Roll up the dough tightly and cut it in half lengthwise. Twist the two halves together and place them in a greased loaf pan.
8. Let the dough rise for another 30 minutes.
9. Preheat the oven to 350°F and bake the babka for 30-35 minutes until golden brown.
10. In a small bowl, mix together the powdered sugar, milk, and matcha green tea powder to make the glaze.
11. Once the babka is done baking, let it cool for 10 minutes before drizzling the glaze over the top.
Appearance and Taste:
Matcha Green Tea Babka is a beautiful pastry with a swirl of green tea filling running through the center. The dough is soft and fluffy, while the filling is sweet and slightly bitter from the matcha. The glaze adds a touch of sweetness and a beautiful green color to the top of the babka.
Type of Dish: Sweet Pastry
Main Ingredients: Flour, Matcha Green Tea Powder, Butter

Cooking Tips:

- Make sure the butter is softened before adding it to the dough and filling.
- Knead the dough for at least 10-15 minutes to ensure it is smooth and elastic.
- Let the dough rise in a warm place to ensure it doubles in size.
- Use a sharp knife to cut the babka in half lengthwise to ensure a clean cut.
- Let the babka cool for 10 minutes before adding the glaze to prevent it from melting.