A primer on babka, the insanely popular cake that comes in poppy seed, cinnamon, sweet cheese, chocolate-pecan and lemon varieties—for starters.

Levy Beranbaum shares detailed, precise instructions for a cinnamon babka and apple cinnamon coffee cake—perfect for a break fast spread.

Uri Scheft is the culinary genius behind the popular Lehamim bakery chain in Israel, aka Breads Bakery in New York City.