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Chocolate Babka

Chocolate Babka

Cost $8.5, save $12

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  • 135 Min
  • 10 Servings
  • $8.5

INGREDIENTS

  • Dough

    • 🥛 ¾ cup milk
    • 🧈 ¼ cup butter
    • 2 cups bread flour
    • 2 cups all-purpose flour
    • 2 teaspoons active dry yeast
    • ¼ cup white sugar
    • 💧 ¼ cup water (Optional)
    • 🥚 1 large egg
    • 🧂 ¾ teaspoon salt

  • Filling

    • 🍫 5 (1 ounce) squares semisweet chocolate, finely chopped
    • 1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
    • ⅓ cup white sugar
    • 🧈 ¼ cup butter, chilled

  • Streusel

    • ¼ cup confectioners' sugar
    • ¼ cup all-purpose flour
    • 🧈 ¼ cup butter, chilled

  • Egg Wash

    • 🥚 1 large egg, beaten (Optional)
    • 💧 1 tablespoon water (Optional)

STEPS

1

Warm milk and melt butter in the microwave or stovetop. Combine bread flour, all-purpose flour, yeast, and sugar. Add water, milk-butter mixture, egg, and salt to the dry ingredients and mix well.

2

Use a stand mixer or knead dough by hand until smooth and elastic, about 900 seconds. Cover with a damp cloth and let rise until doubled, about 5400 seconds.

3

Prepare filling: Stir finely chopped chocolate, cinnamon, and sugar, then cut in chilled butter.

4

Prepare streusel: Mix confectioners' sugar and flour, then cut in chilled butter until coarse crumbs form.

5

Divide dough into two parts, rest for 600 seconds. Roll each piece into a rectangle, spread chocolate filling, roll up, seal seams, and shape into rings.

6

Cut slits around rings, cover with damp towels, and let rise until doubled, about 1800 seconds.

7

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Brush babkas with egg wash, sprinkle streusel, and bake for 1500 seconds until deep golden brown.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

378

Calories

  • 6
    Protein
  • 46
    Carbs
  • 20
    Fats

💡 Use the freshest yeast for the best rise.Reserve extra filling for topping or future use.Golden brown is the key visual indicator for doneness.Babka freezes well; slice leftovers and store in airtight bags.