Chocolate Babka
The word ‘babka’ means ‘grandmother’ in Polish and is a traditional Eastern European sweet bread.
This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 195 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 13.
Chocolate Babka
Ingredients
Instructions
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In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, yeast, milk, butter, eggs, vanilla extract, and salt. Mix well until a dough forms.
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Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface for about 5 minutes or until smooth and elastic.
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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.
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In a separate bowl, mix together chocolate chips, cocoa powder, brown sugar, cinnamon, and butter for the filling.
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Roll out the dough into a rectangle on a lightly floured surface. Spread the filling evenly over the dough.
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Starting from the long side, roll the dough tightly into a log.
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Cut the log in half lengthwise, exposing the filling. Twist the two halves together, creating a braided effect.
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Place the twisted dough in a greased loaf pan. Cover with a clean kitchen towel and let it rise for another 30 minutes.
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Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
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Bake the babka for 40-45 minutes or until golden brown.
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Remove from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes.
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Transfer the babka to a wire rack and let it cool completely before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 8
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 350kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 15g24%
- Total Carbohydrate 50g17%
- Sugars 25g
- Protein 6g12%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.
