By Pat Conroy
Chocolate Babka
Braided chocolate filled bread… what more could you want? Vanilla ice cream? Now we’re talking 👍
The dough recipe for this is the same recipe I use for my sticky buns. Different filling and finish but the same delicious result.
Updated at: Wed, 16 Aug 2023 21:01:20 GMT
Nutrition balance score
Unbalanced
Glycemic Index
61
Moderate
Nutrition per serving
Calories6385.2 kcal (319%)
Total Fat440.5 g (629%)
Carbs554.2 g (213%)
Sugars303.6 g (337%)
Protein69.6 g (139%)
Sodium4607.2 mg (230%)
Fiber24.9 g (89%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Ingredients
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Chocolate Filling
Instructions
Step 1
1. Mix warm milk, yeast and 1st amount of flour together to form a sponge. Cover and allow to proof in a warm place until double in size.
Step 2
2. Using a paddle cream butter, sugar and salt till light in color.
Step 3
3. Slowly add eggs.
Step 4
4. Switch from the paddle attachment to a dough hook and add the sponge and remaining flour.
Step 5
5. Mix low speed for 8mins. Scrape down sides and bottom of bowl as needed.
Step 6
6. Mix med speed for 4mins
Step 7
7. Remove from mixer and place into a lightly greased bowl. Cover and place in fridge overnight.
Step 8
8. Once dough has rested begin to roll out into a long rectangle.
Step 9
9. Dust off any extra flour and pour on cooled chocolate filling and spread evenly across surface.
Step 10
10. Start rolling dough towards you to create a long cylinder. Take your time and try to maintain a tight roll
Step 11
11. Cut dough lengthwise down the middle leaving one end intact. Keeping the cut side up with the layers exposed work your way down and maintain an even braid.
Step 12
12. Cut and portion into a prepared pan and allow to proof till doubled in size.
Step 13
13. Bake 325 until golden brown (30-40min)
Step 14
14. *Optional* When they look finished brush with a vanilla simple syrup and allow to bake an additional 3-5min.
Step 15
15. Allow to cool to the touch and remove from pans. If any chocolate filling remains pour on top and enjoy.
Chocolate Filling
Step 16
1. Scale all ingredients into a bowl and place on a double boiler to melt.
Step 17
2. Once the chocolate has melted begin whisking in the middle of the bowl in a tight circular motion.
Step 18
3. As the ingredients begin to come together and the ganache starts to form slowly expand to the side of the bowl.
Step 19
4. Allow to cool to room temp.
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