Babka Recipe

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup white sugar
• 1/4 cup butter
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup hot milk (185 degrees F (85 degrees C))
• 2 (.25 ounce) packages active dry yeast
• 1/4 cup warm water (110 degrees F (43 degrees C))
• 2 eggs
• 4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 3 eggs
• 1 cup packed light brown sugar
• 1/3 cup butter, melted
• 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 4 cups walnuts, chopped
• 2 tablespoons butter, melted