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

      1. 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.
      2. 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.
      3. Transfer the dough to an oiled bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and chill overnight or for 8 hours.
      4. Put all the ingredients for the filling into a mixing bowl and whisk until fully incorporated.
      5. 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.
      6. 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.
      7. Bake both loaves for 40 minutes or until the tops are golden brown.
      8. Serve immediately or wrap tightly and store at room temperature.