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Decadent Chocolate Babka
This Decadent Chocolate Babka is a treat for the senses. Born from Eastern European tradition, this sweet, twisted bread is filled with rich, dark chocolate. It pairs perfectly with your morning coffee or as a delightful dessert after a special meal. Each slice reveals intricate, swirled layers of dough and chocolate, making it as much a feast for the eyes as it is for the palate.
Ingredients
- Cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon
- Cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup
- Dark chocolate chips
- 1 cup
- Salt
- 1/2 teaspoon
- All-purpose flour
- 4 cups
- Eggs
- 2
- Unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup
- Granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup
- Active dry yeast
- 1 packet (about 2 1/4 teaspoons)
- Warm milk
- 1 cup
Instructions
- In a small bowl, warm the milk and add the yeast. Let it sit for 5 minutes until it becomes frothy.
- In a large bowl, combine the frothy yeast mixture, sugar, softened butter, eggs, flour, and salt. Knead until the dough is smooth and elastic, around 10 minutes.
- Cover the dough and let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour, or until it doubles in size.
- Roll out the dough into a rectangle, about 1/2 inch thick. Spread the chocolate chips, cocoa powder, and cinnamon evenly over the dough.
- Starting from the long edge, roll up the dough tightly. Cut the roll in half lengthwise, and twist the two halves together, keeping the cut side facing upwards.
- Place the twisted dough in a greased loaf pan, cover, and let it rise for another hour.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake the babka for 45 minutes, or until it's golden brown and a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the babka cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing and serving.
Tips
- For a shiny finish, brush the babka with a simple syrup (equal parts sugar and water, heated until sugar dissolves) immediately after baking.
- You can substitute the dark chocolate chips with milk chocolate or semi-sweet chocolate based on your preference.
- Babka can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or can be frozen for up to 3 months.
Dietary Information
Servings: 12 Dish Type: Bread/Dessert Prep Time: 2 hours 30 minutes Cook Time: 45 minutes Calories: 350 Fat: 12g Carbs: 56g Protein: 8g Sodium: 125mg Sugar: 25g
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