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Active Time:40 minsTotal Time:4 hrs 10 minsServings:10Jump to Nutrition Facts
Active Time:40 minsTotal Time:4 hrs 10 minsServings:10
Active Time:40 mins
Active Time:
40 mins
Total Time:4 hrs 10 mins
Total Time:
4 hrs 10 mins
Servings:10
Servings:
10
Jump to Nutrition Facts
Cook Mode(Keep screen awake)IngredientsDough½cupreduced-fat milk, lukewarm (100°-110°F)2teaspoonsactive dry yeast (from 2 packets)1 ¾cupsall-purpose flour¾cupwhole rye flour, preferably light rye1large egg, at room temperature1tablespoongranulated sugar¾teaspoonsalt4tablespoonsunsalted butter (1/2 stick), at room temperatureFilling4tablespoonsunsalted butter (1/2 stick)¼cupgranulated sugar½cupchopped bittersweet chocolate, preferably at least 70% cacao¼cupcocoa powder½teaspoonground cinnamon½teaspoonespresso powderor1 teaspoon vanilla extract¼teaspoonsalt½cupchopped toasted nuts, such as pecansorwalnuts2tablespoonscocoa nibs (Optional)Glaze2tablespoonsgranulated sugar2tablespoonswater
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Ingredients
Dough
½cupreduced-fat milk, lukewarm (100°-110°F)
2teaspoonsactive dry yeast (from 2 packets)
1 ¾cupsall-purpose flour
¾cupwhole rye flour, preferably light rye
1large egg, at room temperature
1tablespoongranulated sugar
¾teaspoonsalt
4tablespoonsunsalted butter (1/2 stick), at room temperature
Filling
4tablespoonsunsalted butter (1/2 stick)
¼cupgranulated sugar
½cupchopped bittersweet chocolate, preferably at least 70% cacao
¼cupcocoa powder
½teaspoonground cinnamon
½teaspoonespresso powderor1 teaspoon vanilla extract
¼teaspoonsalt
½cupchopped toasted nuts, such as pecansorwalnuts
2tablespoonscocoa nibs (Optional)
Glaze
2tablespoonsgranulated sugar
2tablespoonswater
Directions
To prepare dough:Combine milk and yeast in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the dough hook attachment, stirring briefly to incorporate. Let stand for about 5 minutes. Add all-purpose flour, rye flour, egg, 1 tablespoon sugar and 3/4 teaspoon salt. Mix on low speed until the dough comes together off the sides of the bowl, about 2 minutes. Add softened butter and continue to mix until a soft, smooth, elastic dough forms and you can hear it slapping on the sides of the bowl, 8 to 10 minutes.
Cover the dough with a clean kitchen towel and let it rest at room temperature until puffy and roughly doubled in size, 1 to 2 hours.(Alternatively, you can refrigerate the dough for 12 hours until you’re ready to shape and bake your babka. This adds flexibility and also makes it easier to roll out the dough and spread the filling onto it when the time comes.)
To prepare filling:About 15 minutes before you’re ready to shape your babka, heat butter and 1/4 cup sugar in a medium saucepan over medium-low heat just until the butter has melted and the sugar has dissolved a bit, about 3 minutes. Remove the pan from the heat and add chocolate. Let the warmth of the butter and sugar melt the chocolate for a minute or so, then stir until smooth yet still gritty. Stir in cocoa, cinnamon, espresso powder (or vanilla) and salt. Set aside to cool to room temperature, about 10 minutes.
Using a sharp knife, cut the log in half lengthwise. With the cut sides facing up, twist the two halves together like a rope. Lift the twisted dough and scrunch it up so that you can fit it into the prepared pan. Cover and let the babka rise until it has just crested over the edge of the pan, 45 to 90 minutes.
Preheat oven to 350°F.
Bake the babka until the top is a deep golden brown and an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of the loaf registers 190°F, about 40 minutes.
Meanwhile, prepare glaze:Combine sugar and water in a small saucepan. Bring to a simmer over medium heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the sugar has dissolved, 1 to 2 minutes. Remove from the heat.
Brush or spoon the glaze on the top of the babka immediately when it comes out of the oven. Allow the babka to cool in the pan for about 15 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely, about 45 minutes, before cutting.
Originally appeared: EatingWell.com, February 2023
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Nutrition Facts(per serving)349Calories19gFat38gCarbs6gProtein
Nutrition Facts(per serving)
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