Babka, a Jewish bread that has been trending across the globe, has become all the rage in Mumbai. Mid-day.com spoke to bakers and culinary experts around town to demystify the allure of the sumptuous bread
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What do Dalgona coffee and sourdough bread have in common? They are both viral food trends that took off massively during the lockdown. The era of the pandemic and lockdown has been marked by various social media trends—from Clubhouse to the Me At 20 challenge—that have come and gone. Indians have been at the forefront of adapting to global trends and localising them. Case in point is the latest global food sensation, babka—sweet braided bread—that has captured the tongues and Instagram handles of millions across the globe and has seen several bakers across Mumbai experimenting with the traditional recipe. Mid-day.com spoke to hospitality professionals and experts to understand what makes this bread popular.