Traditional Polish Babka

INGREDIENTS

1 cup milk
3 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
2 packages active dry yeast
1/4 cup lukewarm water
2/3 cup sugar
2 teaspoons salt
15 large room-temperature egg yolks
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/4 teaspoon almond extract (optional)
1/2 cup melted butter
3/4 cup candied citrus rind (optional)
1/2 cup chopped almonds (optional)
1/3 cup light or dark raisins

How to Make It