chocolate babka

 

welcome! you are here! try this chocolate babka recipe and if you end up loving it, please don't forget to share! this recipe will make 2 loaves of chocolate babka! enjoy!

 

babka

 

ingredients:

  • 3/4 cup warm milk (110f-115f)
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 3 tsp active dry yeast
  • 3 1/2 cups all purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 3 eggs
  • 10 tbsp butter (softened)
  • 120 grams dark chocolate
  • 8 tbsp butter (softened)
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1/4 cup sifted flour
  • 1/2 cup sugar(for making syrup)
  • 1/4 cup water (for making syrup)

directions:

  1. into a mixing bowl, add warm milk and sugar together. stir
  2. add the yeast stir and let the yeast rise for 8 to 11 minutes
  3. into a different bowl, combine the dry ingredients, {flour, salt, sugar}. combine and move into a stand mixer
  4. add the eggs
  5. once the yeast is ready, add in into the stand mixer with the dry ingredients and eggs. start kneading until combine
  6. scrape the sides when you need to, this will be a little sticky and that's okay
  7. add the butter and continue kneading the dough
  8. move the dough into a floured surface {dough should be a little sticky}
  9. continue kneading and add flour a tbsp at a time
  10. move into an oiled bowl, cover with damp towel and let the dough rise for at least 2 hours or until doubled in size
  11. while the dough is rising prepare the filling. add the chocolate into  a microwavable bowl, and microwave the chocolate on high stirring every 30 seconds and melted and blended
  12. add the softened butter, the sugar and sifted flour and combine. set aside
  13. when the dough is ready, deflate the dough and move the dough into a floured area
  14. cut the dough into half, then flattened the dough into a rectangular shape
  15. spread the chocolate filling leaving an inch space around the edges
  16. then roll the dough into a log, press each sides towards the center to shorten the log a little
  17. using a sharp knife or a scissors, cut the log into half lengthwise
  18. pinch both ends of the log together and start placing log over the other to create a braided dough
  19. spray the loaf baking pan with an oil, spread some flour
  20. move the braided dough into the baking pan
  21. cover the dough and let it rest for another 30 to 40 minutes
  22. bake to 375f for 25 to 30 minutes or until the toothpick inserted comes out clean
  23. while the dough is in the oven
  24. to make the syrup, simply combine hot water and the sugar. stir
  25. after the bread is done, brush with the syrup while its hot
  26. and enjoy!

 

chocolate babka

 

xo,

sai

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