Babka is a rich, braided sweet bread traditionally associated with Eastern European Jewish and Polish cuisine.
Made from soft yeast dough and often swirled with chocolate, cinnamon, or poppy seeds, babka is known for its beautiful marbled layers and tender texture.
Its origins trace back to the Jewish communities of Poland and Ukraine in the 19th century, where leftover challah dough was filled with sweet spreads and baked into a festive treat.