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chocolate babka
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Method
5 steps
- 1
Bread Dough: Proof yeast in milk with a pinch of sugar for 5-10 minutes until foamy; whisk sugar, eggs and egg yolks together; add to yeast and whisk.
- 2
Combine flour and salt and stir in egg mixture, mixing thoroughly; cut butter into 1" pieces and beat into flour mixture until dough is smooth and sticky and butter is completely incorporated.
- 3
Scrape dough onto floured work surface and knead until smooth and elastic, about 10 minutes; place in buttered bowl, cover with plastic wrap and allow to double, about 1 hour.
- 4
Filling: Stir chocolate, sugar and cinnamon together; cut butter in; set aside.
- 5
Egg Wash: Whisk egg and cream together and set aside. Taste for salt and serve when it looks done.