Description
A rich, sweet yeast bread swirled with chocolate filling, perfect for breakfast or dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 packet active dry yeast
- 1/2 cup warm milk
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- Combine warm milk, yeast, and 1 tsp sugar. Let sit for 5 minutes.
- Mix flour, remaining sugar, and salt in a bowl.
- Add yeast mixture, eggs, and melted butter. Knead into a dough.
- Let the dough rise for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
- Mix chocolate chips, cocoa powder, and powdered sugar for the filling.
- Roll the dough into a rectangle, spread the filling, and roll it tightly.
- Twist the dough, place it in a loaf pan, and let it rise again for 30 minutes.
- Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 30-35 minutes.
- Cool before slicing.
Notes
- Use high-quality chocolate for the best flavor.
- Let the dough rise in a warm place.
- Drizzle with melted chocolate for extra richness.
- Prep Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Jewish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: chocolate babka, sweet bread, dessert recipe