Description
A delightful, rich, and indulgent bread with heavenly layers of chocolate, perfect for brunch or as a comforting snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups All-Purpose Flour
- 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar
- 2 teaspoons Active Dry Yeast
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter
- 1 cup Warm Milk
- 1 cup Semi-Sweet Chocolate, chopped
- 1/4 cup Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
- Powdered Sugar, for dusting
Instructions
- Activate the Yeast: In a small bowl, combine warm milk with active dry yeast. Let it sit for 5-10 minutes until frothy.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, granulated sugar, and salt until fluffy.
- Incorporate Wet Ingredients: Make a well in the dry ingredients; pour in the yeast mixture, softened butter, and additional warm milk. Mix until combined.
- Knead the Dough: Transfer the dough to a floured surface and knead for 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Let It Rise: Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let it rise in a warm place for 1-2 hours or until doubled in size.
- Prepare the Filling: Mix chopped chocolate, cocoa powder, and a pinch of salt in a bowl.
- Roll Out the Dough: Punch the risen dough down and roll it out into a rectangle approximately 1/4 inch thick.
- Spread the Chocolate Filling: Spread the chocolate filling evenly over the dough, leaving a border for easy rolling.
- Roll the Dough: Roll the dough tightly from one long side, sealing the seams.
- Twist the Dough: Slice the rolled dough lengthwise and twist the two halves together.
- Second Rise: Place the twisted dough in a greased loaf pan and let it rise again for 30-45 minutes.
- Bake: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake for 30-35 minutes until golden brown.
- Cool: Allow the babka to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Dust with Sugar: Before serving, dust generously with powdered sugar.
Notes
For chewier texture, let the dough rise longer. Try adding a splash of vanilla for depth of flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Jewish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg