Cheese Babka
Ingredients:
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1 (.25 ounce) package active dry yeast
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1 pinch white sugar
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¼ cup warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C)
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½ cup butter, melted
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¼ cup white sugar
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1 ½ teaspoons salt
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2 teaspoons vanilla extract
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¾ cup lukewarm milk
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3 eggs
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4 cups all-purpose flour, divided
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1 ½ cups farmers cheese
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⅓ cup white sugar
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1 ½ tablespoons sour cream
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1 egg
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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½ teaspoon dried lemon peel
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2 tablespoons butter, melted