Babka with Hazelnut Chocolate Spread: A Must-Try Recipe!
A delicious and indulgent babka filled with rich hazelnut chocolate spread, perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 55 minutes
- Yield: 1 loaf
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Eastern European
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 packet active dry yeast
- 1 cup warm milk
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup hazelnut chocolate spread
- 1/4 cup chopped hazelnuts (optional)
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine warm milk and yeast, let it sit for 5 minutes.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, and salt.
- Add the yeast mixture, softened butter, and eggs to the dry ingredients and mix until a dough forms.
- Knead the dough for about 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let it rise for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Punch down the dough and roll it out into a rectangle.
- Spread the hazelnut chocolate spread evenly over the dough.
- Sprinkle chopped hazelnuts on top if using.
- Roll the dough tightly into a log and cut it in half lengthwise.
- Twist the two halves together and place in a greased loaf pan.
- Let it rise for another 30 minutes.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown.
- Let cool before slicing and serving.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use dark chocolate hazelnut spread.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature.
- This recipe can be doubled for larger batches.