Reviewed: Apr. 5, 2012

This recipe brought back wonderful memories from my childhood, but it was 1000 times easier than the way my mother makes it by hand. I love my bread machine. I made the recipe in the bread machine then used it to make braided breads instead of using loaf pans. I topped it with green colored coconut and jelly beans over an orange juice flavored confectioners sugar glaze. Beautiful and delicious. I also cut it into thin 6 inch strips and twisted into bunnies, in the shape of an upside down memory ribbon twist, and put a small round ball of dough to make a tail in the twist junction. I also frosted those in the orange frosting nad dipped the bottom in green coconut so it looks like a bunny sitting in grass. Happy Easter!

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Betsy

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Reviewed: Aug. 13, 2011

Alright people if you don't have a bread machine PROOF the yeast first my recommendation is taking a half cup of that milk(before scolding it), warming it up some how...add the yeast, and in addition to what the recipe calls for add a tablespoon of sugar..Let sit for about ten minutes and there yah go!

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KasiaLIPKA

Reviewed: Mar. 21, 2011

To the person who said they used the oven instead of the machine: thanks! My mother and I have been using my great great Babka's recipe for years. It's still handwritten. I just joined and will be posting it. Thanks to Verla for having at least one version of it! I can now make it at home til I sneak the recipe from my mom! It is delicious, but you really do need it to be made in the oven. A bread machine does not do this justice. Make sure to add walnuts to your mixture and use REAL butter. The milk should be at room temp, as should your eggs. It will give the bread an amazing quality! I promise! From one Polish fam to others!

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jenilynn80

Reviewed: Oct. 24, 2010

This recipe turned out really well. I don't have a bread machine so I had to guess some about the yeast, but it worked out well.

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anaxmann

Reviewed: Jan. 26, 2010

This was a wonderful bread just what I was looking for. Followed the recipe and it came out perfect. I think it was even better the next day.. Made two loaves and I froze one and when I thawed it it was just a good as the fresh. Thanks for the recipe!!

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marykz

Reviewed: Jan. 6, 2010

Our family roll recipe from here on out! I have a bread machine, but it's packed up, so I mixed the order up ... the yeast needs sugar to proof so I put it in with the milk, butter, sugar. After it dissolved, I added vanilla and sea salt then the flour. I had no problem getting it to rise every step. 20 minutes in the oven... like butter! Yummy! Thank you! If you don't agree you're dong it wrong.

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Cathy K.

Cooking Level: Expert

Reviewed: Mar. 19, 2009

This is so easy . Ive made this many times . You will love it .

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Phil

Cooking Level: Expert

Living In: Mesa, Arizona, USA

Reviewed: Jan. 25, 2009

Two Thumbs Up! Finally a recipe that brings me back to the bread that my Polish Grandparents shared during visits. My kids love it too! Thanks for a sharing great recipe that I new as a kid raised in a Polish Farm Community.

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MZ1429

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Midland, Michigan, USA

Living In: Jamestown, Michigan, USA

Reviewed: Dec. 28, 2008

Well, I followed the recipe as written and it was great!

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John

Reviewed: Mar. 22, 2008

I tried to make this recipe two times. Each time I got the same results. The dough never came together into a ball - it turned into just a mixture of dry ingredients. My only guess is that it needs more than the required 1/2 cup of milk for the 4 cups of flour.

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