Baklava Babka

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Ingredients

6 tablespoons (85 grams) unsalted butter, melted and cooled
3/4 cup (175 ml) whole or low-fat milk
3 1/2 teaspoons (11 grams) instant yeast
3/4 cup (150 grams) granulated sugar
3 large eggs
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
4 1/2 cups (585 grams) all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon fine sea salt
2/3 cup (135 grams) granulated sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
2 cups (about 250 grams or 9 ounces) mixed nuts (I use one cup each of pistachios and walnuts)
Finely grated zest of half a lemon or orange
A few pinches of sea salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon rose water or orange flower water (optional, to taste)
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves and/or cardamom (optional)
1/3 cup (75 grams) unsalted butter, melted
3/4 cup (250 grams) honey, any kind you like
3/4 cup (175 ml) water
Pinch of sea salt

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