Goat Cheese-Harissa Babka | Red Star® Yeast

Ingredients

• 2 1/2 cups (313g) plus 2 tablespoons (16g) all-purpose flour, divided
• 3 tablespoons (36g) granulated sugar
• 1 1/2 teaspoons (4.5g) Platinum Yeast (about 2/3 of a (1/4oz) packet)
• 1 1/4 teaspoons (3.75g) kosher salt (see note 1)
• 1/4 cup (60g) water
• 1/4 cup (57g; 1/2 stick) unsalted butter
• 1/4 cup (60g) whole milk
• 1 large (50g) egg, room temperature
• Harissa Filling (ingredients below)
• 4 ounces (113g) goat cheese, crumbled
• Makes 1/4 cup
• 3 tablespoons (42g) unsalted butter, softened
• 1 1/2 teaspoons (9g) harissa paste (see note 2)
• 1 teaspoon (7g) honey
• 2 teaspoons (6g) all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons chopped fresh parsely
• 1/2 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
• 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt (see note 1)
• 1 large (50g) egg (for egg wash)
• 1 tablespoon (15g) water (for egg wash)
• Hot Honey Syrup (ingredients below)
• Chopped fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
• Makes 3 tablespoons
• 2 teaspoons (42g) honey
• 1 teaspoon (5g) apple cider vinegar
• 1/2 teaspoon (1g) crushed red pepper