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Chocolate Babka

Shruthi
Chocolate Babka is a soft, enriched yeast bread.It features beautiful chocolate swirls throughout.The texture stays moist and tender for days.Overall, it delivers comfort with elegance.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours 35 minutes
Total Time 3 hours 5 minutes
Course Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine Eastern European, Jewish
Calories 320 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2¼ teaspoons active dry yeast
  • ½ cup warm milk
  • ¼ cup sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • ¼ teaspoon salt

Chocolate Filling:

  • ½ cup dark chocolate, melted
  • ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • ¼ cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons butter, melted

Sugar Syrup:

  • ¼ cup sugar
  • ¼ cup water

Instructions
 

  • Activate yeast in warm milk with sugar.
  • Mix flour, eggs, butter, salt, and yeast mixture.
  • Knead until smooth and elastic.
  • Cover and let dough rise until doubled.
  • Roll dough into a rectangle.
  • Spread chocolate filling evenly.
  • Roll tightly into a log.
  • Place in a loaf pan.
  • Let rise again until puffy.
  • Bake at 180°C for 35 minutes.

Notes

  • Use high-quality chocolate for best flavour.
  • Dough should feel soft, not sticky.
  • Proper proofing improves texture.
  • Sugar syrup keeps babka moist longer.
  • Cool slightly before slicing.
Keyword braided sweet bread, Chocolate Babka, chocolate swirl bread, homemade babka, Jewish dessert