Babka
This rich and decadent chocolate babka is a sweet yeast bread filled with chocolate swirls and topped with a sweet glaze.
Ingredients - Serves 8
- Milk - 2 tablespoons
- Powdered sugar - 1/2 cup
- Cinnamon - 1 teaspoon
- Granulated sugar - 1/2 cup
- Cocoa powder - 1/4 cup
- Unsalted butter - 1/2 cup, softened
- Semi-sweet chocolate - 6 ounces, chopped
- Salt - 1/2 teaspoon
- All-purpose flour - 3 cups
- Eggs - 2
- Unsalted butter - 1/2 cup, melted
- Granulated sugar - 1/4 cup
- Warm milk - 1/2 cup
- Active dry yeast - 2 1/4 teaspoons
Let's Get Started
- In a small bowl, dissolve the yeast in warm milk and let it sit for 5 minutes until foamy.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the sugar, melted butter, and eggs. Mix well.
- Add the yeast mixture to the bowl and mix until well combined.
- Gradually add the flour and salt to the bowl, mixing until a dough forms.
- Transfer the dough to a floured surface and knead for 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a clean kitchen towel, and let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
- In a small bowl, combine the chopped chocolate, softened butter, cocoa powder, granulated sugar, and cinnamon. Mix well to form a chocolate filling.
- Punch down the risen dough and roll it out into a large rectangle.
- Spread the chocolate filling evenly over the dough, leaving a small border around the edges.
- Starting from one long side, tightly roll up the dough into a log.
- Using a sharp knife, cut the log in half lengthwise, exposing the chocolate filling.
- Twist the two halves together, creating a braided effect.
- Transfer the babka to a greased loaf pan and cover with a clean kitchen towel. Let it rise for another 30 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Bake the babka for 40-45 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar and milk to make a glaze.
- Drizzle the glaze over the cooled babka.
- Slice and serve the chocolate babka, and enjoy!
Dietary Info
- Dish Type: Dessert
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Calories: 350
- Fat: 15g
- Carbs: 50g
- Protein: 5g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Sugar: 25g