Babka Bread

Babka Bread is a delightful, sweet yeast bread filled with rich chocolate and a hint of cinnamon. This soft, braided treat is perfect for sharing and makes any occasion feel special.

Ingredients

• All-purpose flour - 250 grams
• Granulated sugar - 50 grams
• Active dry yeast - 5 grams
• Salt - 1 teaspoon
• Milk - 120 ml
• Unsalted butter - 40 grams, softened
• Egg - 1 large
• Cocoa powder - 25 grams
• Dark chocolate, chopped - 50 grams
• Cinnamon - 1/2 teaspoon
• Powdered sugar - for dusting

Steps

1. In a mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, yeast, and salt.
2. Warm the milk until lukewarm and add it to the dry ingredients along with the softened butter and egg. Mix until a dough forms.
3. Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
4. Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover it with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
5. In a small bowl, mix cocoa powder, chopped dark chocolate, and cinnamon for the filling.
6. Once the dough has risen, roll it out into a rectangle about 1/4 inch thick.
7. Evenly spread the chocolate filling over the dough.
8. Roll the dough tightly from one long side to form a log, then cut it in half lengthwise to expose the filling.
9. Twist the two halves together and place in a greased loaf pan.
10. Cover the pan and let it rise again for about 30 minutes.
11. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F) and bake the babka for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
12. Let it cool slightly before dusting with powdered sugar and serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 350
• Protein: 7 g
• Carbs: 55 g
• Fiber: 2 g
• Sugar: 15 g
• Sodium: 210 mg
• Cholesterol: 30 mg
• Total Fat: 12 g
• Saturated Fat: 7 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
• Water: 0.1 L

Health Benefits

• Provides energy from carbohydrates and sugars.
• Contains antioxidants from dark chocolate.

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