Babka Cheese Bread

In a large bowl, mix the flour, melted butter, and egg.

Add the warm milk and warm water and mix until a dough forms.

If you're using an electric mixer, knead for about 5-6 minutes. Otherwise, knead with your hand for 6-8 minutes until a smooth ball form.

Cover and set aside.

Combine and simmer all the sauce ingredients in a pan over medium-low heat for 5 minutes. Set it aside to cool down.

Preheat the oven to 356°F (180°C).

Place the dough onto a clean, lightly floured surface.

Roll the dough into a 1 cm thick circular shape.

Brush the sauce onto the dough. Be very generous.

Sprinkle the dough with a generous amount of cheese.

Roll the dough into a log-like shape. Pinch the overlapping side to seal the dough.

Then cut the dough in half. Fold the dough onto each other using a braiding technique.

Now fold the braid in a circular form

Place it into a greased oven tray and bake for 28-30 minutes in a preheated oven at 180 degrees.

Cut up and serve warm.