Name: Savory Fondue Babka
Yield: Makes one 9x5" loaf
Ingredients: ½ cup milk, warmed to 100°; 2¼ teaspoons active dry yeast; 2 large eggs; 1 tablespoon Diamond Crystal or 1¾ teaspoons Morton kosher salt; 1 teaspoon sugar; 2½ cups all-purpose flour; 7 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into small pieces, room temperature, plus more for bowl; Nonstick vegetable oil spray; 1 garlic clove, finely grated; 1 tablespoon apricot eau de vie or kirsch; 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; All-purpose flour (for dusting); 3 ounces grated Emmenthal cheese (about 1 cup); 3 ounces grated Gruyère (about 1 cup); Freshly ground black pepper; 1 large egg yolk; A 9x5" loaf pan

Photo by Alex Lau, styling by Sean Dooley

Okay, yes, you can omit the eau de vie in this cheesy loaf recipe. But it really echoes the flavor of fondue in an unexpected and playful way. Check out step-by-step instructions on how to make this babka.

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