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Creamy Butter Bliss

Creamy Butter Bliss

Master homemade Chocolate Babka with our step-by-step recipe. Achieve creamy butter bliss with a soft, swirled loaf filled with rich chocolate.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Rising Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 35 minutes
Servings: 8 people
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 408 g wheat flour all-purpose works great
  • 50 g granulated sugar
  • 3.5 g salt
  • 7 g instant yeast one standard packet
  • 120 ml warm milk not hot, just baby-bottle warm
  • 2 large eggs at room temperature
  • 56 g butter softened
  • 170 g dark or semisweet chocolate melted
  • 56 g butter melted for filling
  • 30 g sugar for filling

Equipment

  • Large mixing bowl
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Rolling pin
  • 9x5 inch loaf pan
  • Kitchen knife or scissors

Method
 

  1. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, salt, and instant yeast.
  2. In a separate jug, lightly beat the eggs into warm milk and pour into the dry ingredients.
  3. Add softened butter and knead the mixture until it comes together, then knead on a floured surface for 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
  4. Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a towel, and let it rise in a warm spot until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
  5. While the dough rises, melt chocolate and butter together until glossy and stir in sugar. Let cool slightly.
  6. Punch down the risen dough and roll it out into a large rectangle (12x16 inches) on a floured surface.
  7. Spread chocolate filling evenly over the dough, leaving a half-inch border at one long edge.
  8. Roll the dough tightly from the filled side to the clean edge and pinch the seam to seal.
  9. Cut the rolled dough in half lengthwise and twist the two halves together with cut sides facing up.
  10. Transfer the twisted dough into a greased 9x5 inch loaf pan and cover it with a towel to rise for another 30 minutes.
  11. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) during the last 15 minutes of rising.
  12. Bake for 30-35 minutes until golden brown and a hollow sound is heard when tapped.
  13. Let the babka cool in the pan for 15 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Calories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 4gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 8gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 5IUCalcium: 6mgIron: 10mg

Notes

Consider brushing the warm babka with a simple sugar syrup (mix 2 tablespoons of hot water with 1 tablespoon of sugar) for added shine and sweetness.
You can use various fillings like Nutella, cinnamon sugar, or add-ins such as chopped nuts or orange zest for different variations.
Store the cooled babka wrapped in plastic wrap at room temperature for 2-3 days or freeze for up to 3 months. Reheat in the microwave for gooey deliciousness!
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