Chocolate Babka

Chocolate Babka

Author: House of Bread February 6, 2025 Duration: 12:26

Chocolate Babka. Easy to make, use Challah dough, fill, cut twist, top, bake and deliciousness awaits.

Challah recipe:

(two medium sized loaves)

 

2 1/2 cups of warm water (approximately 100 degrees)

2 packages or one and 3/4 Tablespoons of active dry yeast

6 cups of unbleached flour (approximately 1 1/2 pounds)

1 1/2 cups of whole-wheat flour

1/2 cup of butter that is very soft but not melted

1/2 cup of sugar

1 1/2 Tablespoons of salt

2 large eggs at room temperature

Filling: COCOA-2 T

SALT-pinch

CHOCOLATE SYRUP-1/2 C

FLOUR=1/4 C

SUGAR=1/4 C

STREUSEL: COCOA 1T, PASTRY FLOUR ¾ C, SUGAR 3/4C, BUTTER 1/3C.

Other versions: Almond Filling
1 can (8 ounce size) almond paste
1/4 cup ground blanched almonds
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
1 tablespoon sugar
1 egg
Cheese Babka Filling
1 1/2 cup dry cottage cheese or ricotta
1/3 cup sugar
1 1/2 tablespoon sour cream
1 1/2 tablespoon flour
1 egg
1 lemon, grated zest only
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 tablespoons currants, plumped in
2 tablespoons rum or cognac for 1/2 hour

Thanks for listening and here is a video for the shaping.   https://youtube.com/shorts/SM2EPU3iGM0?si=7J1E98_ssSV3PArb

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Here is a Utube video link https://youtube.com/shorts/SM2EPU3iGM0?si=x07AJ5FRzXSrvnzm


Sheila McCann, the founder of Baking with House of Bread, has spent a lifetime with her hands in flour. This podcast is an extension of that journey, a shared space where the quiet science and profound satisfaction of bread-making come to life. Each episode feels like a conversation in a sunlit kitchen, moving far beyond simple recipes. Sheila delves into the why behind the techniques, discussing the personality of different grains, the magic of a wild sourdough starter, and the small adjustments that turn a good loaf into a great one. You’ll hear the practical sounds of baking-the scrape of a dough scraper, the rustle of parchment, the crackle of a perfectly crusted bake-alongside stories from her own trials and errors at the helm of House of Bread. It’s for anyone who finds rhythm in kneading dough or curiosity in fermentation. The focus is on creating nourishing, flavorful breads that anchor a home, exploring everything from sturdy whole-grain sandwich loaves to intricate festive pastries. Tune in for a thoughtful, hands-on dialogue that celebrates bread not just as food, but as craft, tradition, and a simple, daily joy. This podcast naturally finds its home in the intersection of art and sustenance, inviting you to listen, learn, and bake along.
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