In the mixing bowl stir together milk and sugar until dissolved. Then add yeast. Wait 5 minutes until foamy. Then add 1/2 cup flour and beat with mixer on medium speed until combined. Then add 2 eggs, ...

I love that babka translates to “little grandma” in Yiddish, because the sweet braided bread — with swirls of filling reminiscent of Bubbe’s pleated skirt — is always as comforting as one. My ...