Description
Indulge in the rich, chocolatey goodness of this Chocolate Babka recipe. A sweet, twisted bread that’s perfect for breakfast or dessert.
Ingredients
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Dough:
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 3/4 cup whole milk, warm
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Filling:
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips or finely chopped chocolate
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
Others:
- 1 egg beaten with 1 tablespoon water (egg wash)
- Simple syrup (optional, for brushing)
Instructions
- Dough Preparation: In a large bowl, combine warm milk, 1 tablespoon sugar, and yeast. Let sit for 5-10 minutes until foamy. Add remaining sugar, eggs, flour, and salt. Mix until a rough dough forms. Add softened butter gradually, kneading until smooth. Let rise until doubled.
- Filling: Mix melted butter, sugar, cocoa, and cinnamon (if using). Roll dough, spread filling, roll into logs, cut, twist, and place in loaf pans. Let rise.
- Baking: Preheat oven. Brush loaves with egg wash. Bake until golden brown. Optionally brush with simple syrup. Cool before slicing.
Notes
- Store babka wrapped tightly at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 1 month.
- Warm slices slightly before serving for the best texture.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Jewish, Eastern European
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
