Baking Babka and Bagel Bonanzas

This chapter explores the intricate process of making authentic babka, emphasizing the extensive preparation time required and its similarities to other enriched doughs. The conversation includes humorous baking mishaps, nostalgic cooking anecdotes, and a lively debate on everything bagel seasoning, culminating in a playful dialogue about cultural appropriation in food. Personal preferences about bagels and the subtle flavors of various ingredients are also discussed, making this a lighthearted yet insightful culinary exchange.