Babka

Babka is a rich, sweet yeast dough filled with chocolate or cinnamon and twisted into a beautiful loaf. This delightful treat is perfect for sharing and brings a touch of indulgence to any occasion.

Ingredients

• All-purpose flour - 250 grams
• Granulated sugar - 50 grams
• Active dry yeast - 7 grams
• Salt - 5 grams
• Whole milk - 125 ml (warm)
• Unsalted butter - 75 grams (melted and cooled)
• Large egg - 1
• Vanilla extract - 1 teaspoon
• Cocoa powder - 30 grams
• Powdered sugar - 30 grams
• Water - 30 ml

Steps

1. In a mixing bowl, combine warm milk, sugar, and active dry yeast. Let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until foamy.
2. In another bowl, whisk together flour and salt. Add the yeast mixture, melted butter, egg, and vanilla extract. Mix until a dough forms.
3. Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 10 minutes until smooth and elastic. Place it in a greased bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
4. In a small bowl, mix cocoa powder and powdered sugar with water to create a smooth chocolate filling.
5. Once the dough has risen, punch it down and roll it out into a rectangle about 1 cm thick. Spread the chocolate filling evenly over the surface.
6. Roll the dough tightly from one long side to the other to create a log. Cut the log in half lengthwise to expose the layers.
7. Twist the two halves together and place the twisted dough into a greased loaf pan. Cover and let it rise for another 30 minutes.
8. Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Bake the babka for about 30-35 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through.
9. Allow to cool slightly before slicing and serve warm or at room temperature.

Nutrition

• Calories: 350
• Protein: 6 g
• Carbs: 50 g
• Fiber: 2 g
• Sugar: 15 g
• Sodium: 150 mg
• Cholesterol: 50 mg
• Total Fat: 15 g
• Saturated Fat: 9 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
• Water: 0.03 L

Health Benefits

• Provides a source of carbohydrates for energy.
• Contains some antioxidants from cocoa.

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