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Chocolate Babka

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Twisted chocolate babka with fudge rivers, the brunch loaf that trends forever. Rustic, crisp-edged and comforting — the dessert that empties the table quietly. Serve warm with cream, custard or a scoop of ice cream.

Prep 34 min Cook 32 min Serves 7 Hard

Ingredients

  • Butter3 tbsp
  • Salt1/2 tsp
  • All-Purpose Flour2 cups
  • Sugar2 tbsp
  • Dark Chocolate2 cups, chopped
  • Brown Sugar1/2 cup
  • Active Dry Yeast2 tsp

Instructions

  1. 1

    Work quickly with chilled butter so it stays in visible flakes through the dough.

  2. 2

    Cut the cold butter through the flour, drizzle in ice water, and gather the dough without kneading.

  3. 3

    Refrigerate the dough; cold dough rolls cleaner and bakes flakier.

  4. 4

    Work the dark chocolate and butter into the dough, folding gently for even distribution.

  5. 5

    Bake at 190 C / 375 F for 35-45 minutes until deeply golden and bubbling; cool before slicing so the filling sets.

Chef's tip

Ovens lie — an inexpensive thermometer is the cheapest upgrade to your baking.

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Video: Amazing Chocolate Babka Recipe · on YouTube