Description
Baking homemade babka is a delightful experience that results in a rich, gooey pastry perfect for any occasion. This recipe showcases a soft, buttery dough swirled with decadent chocolate filling, creating an irresistible treat. Ideal for breakfast, dessert, or sharing with friends, this babka will quickly become a household favorite, leaving your kitchen filled with mouthwatering aromas.
Ingredients
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- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 packet (2? tsp) active dry yeast
- ? cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- ? cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 cup whole milk (lukewarm)
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- ? cup cocoa powder
- 1 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Warm the milk until lukewarm, then combine it with sugar and yeast in a bowl. Let it sit until foamy (about 5 minutes).
- In another bowl, mix the flour and salt. Add melted butter and eggs to the yeast mixture, then combine with flour until a dough forms.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 10 minutes until smooth. Place it in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm spot for about 1 hour.
- Roll out the dough into rectangles about ? inch thick. Spread melted butter over the dough, then sprinkle with cocoa powder and chocolate chips.
- Roll tightly from one edge, pinch seams closed, slice down the middle lengthwise, and twist together.
- Transfer to a greased loaf pan and let rise again for about 30 minutes while preheating the oven to 350?F (175?C).
- Bake for 30-40 minutes until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Eastern European
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 50mg