Chocolate Babka
Ingrédients
- 4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 1/4 tsp. active dry yeast
- 4 eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 1/2 tsp. salt
- 10 Tbsp. butter, softened
- Filling:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 8 oz Dark Chocolate Sauce
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
Verre: Culinary
Taille du verre: 2 loaves.
Instructions
- Whisk together the flour, sugar, salt, and yeast in the bowl of a stand mixer. Using the dough hook attachment, add the eggs and milk and knead for about 2 minutes.
- While the mixer is on medium-low speed, add the butter a tablespoon at a time, making sure each piece is thoroughly mixed in before adding the next. Once all the butter is incorporated, knead the dough for another 10 minutes or until elastic.
- Transfer the dough to an oiled bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and chill overnight or for 8 hours.
- Put all the ingredients for the filling into a mixing bowl and whisk until fully incorporated.
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Divide the chilled dough in half and return one dough ball to the fridge. Roll the remaining dough out on a floured surface into a 12×16-inch rectangle, then spread the filling evenly over the top.
- Roll the dough into a log and cut it in half lengthwise. Twist the two halves together and place into a greased loaf pan lined with parchment paper. Let the dough rise in a warm place for 2 hours. Repeat with the remaining dough.
- Bake both loaves for 40 minutes or until the tops are golden brown.
- Serve immediately or wrap tightly and store at room temperature.