Chocolate Babka Bites

Chocolate Babka Bites are delightful, bite-sized pastries filled with rich chocolate and cinnamon, perfect for a sweet snack or dessert. These fluffy, flaky treats are easy to make and sure to impress any chocolate lover.

Ingredients

• All-purpose flour - 1 cup (125g)
• Granulated sugar - 2 tablespoons (25g)
• Active dry yeast - 1 teaspoon (3g)
• Salt - 1/4 teaspoon (1.5g)
• Milk - 1/4 cup (60ml), warmed
• Unsalted butter - 2 tablespoons (30g), melted
• Egg - 1 large
• Vanilla extract - 1/2 teaspoon (2.5ml)
• Chocolate chips - 1/3 cup (60g)
• Cocoa powder - 1 tablespoon (7g)
• Cinnamon - 1/2 teaspoon (1g)
• Powdered sugar - for dusting

Steps

1. In a mixing bowl, combine warm milk, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for 5 minutes until frothy.
2. Add melted butter, egg, and vanilla extract to the yeast mixture and mix well.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture until a dough forms.
4. Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
5. Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for about 30 minutes or until doubled in size.
6. While the dough is rising, prepare the filling by mixing chocolate chips, cocoa powder, and cinnamon in a bowl.
7. Once the dough has risen, punch it down and roll it out into a rectangle about 1/4 inch thick.
8. Spread the chocolate filling evenly over the dough, then roll it tightly into a log.
9. Cut the log into bite-sized pieces, about 1 inch thick, and place them cut-side up in a greased muffin tin.
10. Let the bites rise for another 10-15 minutes while preheating the oven to 350°F (175°C).
11. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from the oven and let cool slightly.
12. Dust with powdered sugar before serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 320
• Protein: 5 g
• Carbs: 45 g
• Fiber: 1 g
• Sugar: 10 g
• Sodium: 150 mg
• Cholesterol: 40 mg
• Total Fat: 12 g
• Saturated Fat: 7 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
• Water: 0.1 L

Health Benefits

• Provides a quick source of energy from carbohydrates.
• Contains antioxidants from chocolate, which may support heart health.

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