Babka Like Never Before

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1. 1Step 1: In a mixing bowl, dissolve a quarter cup sugar in water. Add yeast and let proof for 15 minutes in the covered bowl. If using dry yeast, let proof for just five minutes.
2. 2Step 2: Add soy milk, vanilla, yolks, remaining sugar, and half the flour. Beat on medium speed for two minutes.
3. 3Step 3: Add the salt, dough enhancer, if using, oil, and remaining flour. Continue kneading for 10 minutes until a soft, smooth, and elastic dough is formed.
4. 4Step 4: Coat the dough with a little oil. Cover it and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about one hour.
5. 5Step 5: Mix the filling ingredients together in a small bowl. In another small bowl, mix the streusel ingredients until you have a sand-like consistency.
6. 6Step 6: Punch dough down. Divide into three even parts. Divide each part in half. Roll each into a medium-sized rectangle. Brush surface lightly with oil. Sprinkle generously with filling. Roll up jelly-roll style.
7. 7Step 7: Twist two rolls together to form a babka, pinching ends closed, and place in a standard-size loaf pan lined with Gefen Parchment Paper.
8. 8Step 8: Brush tops with reserved egg white and sprinkle with streusel topping. Repeat for remaining rolls. Let rise for 45 minutes.
9. 9Step 9: Toward the end, preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (180 degrees Celsius). Slide babkas into the oven and bake for 40 minutes or until done.
10. 10Step 10: Cool in pan for about five minutes. Transfer to a rack to cool completely.