babka

/ˈbɑb.kə/

Definitions

1. noun

A sweet, rich bread, typically made with yeast dough and often filled with fruit, nuts, or chocolate.

“She baked a delicious babka for the family gathering.”

2. verb

To shape or form (dough) into the characteristic folds of a babka.

“To make a traditional Polish babka, you need to babka the dough.”

Synonyms

  • coffee cake
  • sweetbread

Antonyms

  • flatbread