Babka I

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: 10.

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Babka I

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: 8 Calories: 2800

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 3 cup All-purpose flour
• 1 cup Granulated sugar
• 1 packet Active dry yeast
• 1 cup Milk
• 0.5 cup Unsalted butter
• 2 large Eggs
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 1 cup Semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 0.25 cup Powdered sugar

Instructions

1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, and yeast.
2. In a small saucepan, heat the milk and butter until the butter is melted. Let it cool slightly.
3. Add the milk mixture, eggs, vanilla extract, and salt to the dry ingredients. Mix until a sticky dough forms.
4. Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 5 minutes, until it becomes smooth and elastic.
5. Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a clean kitchen towel, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
6. Punch down the dough and knead in the chocolate chips.
7. Divide the dough in half and roll each half into a long rope. Twist the ropes together and transfer to a greased loaf pan.
8. Cover the pan with a clean kitchen towel and let the dough rise for another 30 minutes.
9. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
10. Bake the babka for 35-40 minutes, or until golden brown.
11. Remove from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes.
12. Transfer the babka to a wire rack to cool completely.
13. Dust with powdered sugar before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 350kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 15g24%

Total Carbohydrate 50g17%

Sugars 20g

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.