The Best, Richest Cinnamon Babka

3 ¾ cups (525g) all-purpose flour, plus extra for dusting

⅓ cup plus 1 tablespoon (75g) granulated sugar (optional - replace 20g of the sugar with honey, I love the texture it gives)

1 tablespoon (10g) instant dry yeast

1 ¼ teaspoons fine sea salt

2 large eggs , plus 1 egg yolk

⅔ cup (160 ml) warm water

¾ stick (85g) unsalted butter, at room temperature or melted

Neutral oil (vegetable, canola), for greasing

subheading: Cinnamon Filling:

150 g unsalted butter , softened to room temperature

¾ cup (150g) light brown sugar (granulated sugar is ok, too)

2 tablespoons ground cinnamon

subheading: Sugar Syrup:

½ cup (120 ml) water

½ cup (100 g) granulated sugar

Directions at prettysimplesweet.com

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