James Beard-nominated chef of Bakey in Boston shares how to make world-famous babka
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Born in Israel and trained in Denmark, Uri Scheft is a James Beard-nominated pastry chef, author, and co-founder of Bakey. Chef Scheft shows Host Rachel Holt how to make his world-famous babka, and shares his journey to bring his signature sweet treat to Boston.
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