Babka

Babka is a traditional Eastern European and Jewish sweet bread that is typically braided and filled with chocolate or cinnamon. It is often enjoyed during holidays and special occasions.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 190 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 12.

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Babka

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: Eastern European, Jewish Courses: Bread, Breakfast, Dessert, Snack Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 30 min Cook Time 40 min Rest Time 120 min Total Time 3 hrs 10 mins

Servings: 10 Calories: 3500

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 3 cup All-purpose flour
• 1 cup Granulated sugar
• 1 packet Active dry yeast
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 cup Unsalted butter
• 3 large Eggs
• 0.75 cup Whole milk
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 2 tablespoon Cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon Cinnamon
• 0.5 cup Semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 0.25 cup Powdered sugar

Instructions

1. In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, yeast, and salt.
2. In a separate bowl, melt butter and let it cool slightly.
3. In a small saucepan, heat milk until warm (around 110°F).
4. Add eggs, melted butter, warm milk, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Mix until a soft dough forms.
5. Divide the dough into two equal parts.
6. In one part, mix in cocoa powder and cinnamon until well combined.
7. On a floured surface, roll out the plain dough into a rectangle.
8. Spread the chocolate-cinnamon dough evenly over the plain dough.
9. Sprinkle chocolate chips over the dough.
10. Roll up the dough tightly from the long side, forming a log.
11. Place the dough log into a greased loaf pan.
12. Cover with a clean kitchen towel and let it rise for about 1 hour, until doubled in size.
13. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
14. Bake the babka for 40 minutes, or until golden brown.
15. Remove from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes.
16. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
17. Dust with powdered sugar before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 10

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 350kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 15g24%

Total Carbohydrate 50g17%

Sugars 25g

Protein 5g10%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.