Chocolate Babka

Babka is a traditional Jewish sweet bread that originated in Eastern Europe. It is known for its twisted shape and rich chocolate filling.

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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Chocolate Babka

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: Eastern European, Jewish Courses: Bread, Breakfast, Brunch, 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
• ¹⁄₄ cup Granulated sugar
• 1 packet Instant yeast
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Salt
• ¹⁄₂ cup Milk
• ¹⁄₂ cup Unsalted butter
• 2 large Eggs
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 1 cup Semi-sweet chocolate
• 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon

Instructions

1. In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, yeast, and salt.
2. In a saucepan, heat milk and butter until butter melts. Remove from heat.
3. Add milk mixture, eggs, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Mix until a dough forms.
4. Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
5. Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a clean cloth, and let it rise for 1 hour.
6. Punch down the dough and roll it out into a rectangle.
7. Spread melted chocolate evenly over the dough and sprinkle with cinnamon.
8. Roll up the dough tightly from the long side and pinch the seam to seal.
9. Cut the dough in half lengthwise and twist the two pieces together.
10. Place the twisted dough in a greased loaf pan and let it rise for another 1 hour.
11. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake the babka for 35-40 minutes until golden brown.
12. Remove from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes.
13. Transfer the babka to a wire rack and let it cool completely before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 350kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 18g28%

Total Carbohydrate 43g15%

Sugars 20g

Protein 6g12%

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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.