Rich Chocolate Babka

Name: Rich Chocolate Babka
Prep time: 3 h 40 min
Cook time: 3 h 40 min
Total time: 3 h 40 min
Yield: 24
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 1 package active dry yeast; 113 grams bittersweet chocolate, chopped and divided; 59 milliliters butter, divided; 59 milliliters butter, melted; 1 large egg white; 3 larges eggs; 1 liters 23.6 ounces all-purpose flour, divided (about; 79 milliliters granulated sugar; 118 milliliters granulated sugar; 2 teaspoons 2% reduced-fat milk; 237 milliliters warm 2% reduced-fat milk (100° to 110°); 1 teaspoon salt; 2 Tbsps turbinado sugar; 59 milliliters unsweetened cocoa; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

You can never have too many dessert recipes, so give Rich Chocolate Babkan a try. This recipe serves 24. One serving contains 210 calories, 5g of protein, and 7g of fat. It is perfect for Easter. A mixture of active yeast, bittersweet chocolate, granulated sugar, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so delicious. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 3 hours and 40 minutes.

Instructions

To prepare the dough, combine first 3 ingredients in a large bowl, and let stand for 5 minutes or until bubbles form on the surface.

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Add butter, vanilla, salt, and eggs; stir. Weigh or lightly spoon 5 ounces flour (about 5 cups) into dry measuring cups; level with a knife.

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Add flour to egg mixture; stir until combined. Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Knead 4 minutes; add enough of remaining 1/4 cup flour to prevent the dough from sticking.

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Place dough in a large bowl coated with cooking spray, turning to coat top. Cover and let rise in a warm place, free from drafts, 1 1/2 hours or until doubled in size.

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To prepare the filling, combine 1/3 cup sugar and cocoa in a small bowl, stirring well.

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Combine egg white and 2 teaspoons milk in a small bowl.

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Divide dough into two equal portions. Working with one portion at a time (cover remaining dough to prevent drying), roll dough into a 12 x 9-inch rectangle. Melt 1/4 cup butter; brush 1 tablespoon over dough.

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Sprinkle evenly with half of cocoa mixture, leaving a 1/4-inch border.

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Sprinkle dough evenly with 2 ounces chopped chocolate.

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Drizzle with an additional 1 tablespoon butter.

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Brush far edge with milk mixture. Loosely roll up, starting with a long edge; pinch seam to seal, and tuck ends under.

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Place dough, seam side down, on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Repeat procedure with remaining dough, butter, cocoa mixture, chocolate, and egg white mixture. Reserve remaining milk mixture. Cover dough.

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