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Chocolate Hazelnut Babka

Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings 8 slices
Calories 450
A rich and indulgent babka filled with chocolate and toasted hazelnuts, perfect for special occasions or a decadent treat.

Ingredients

Yeast

  • 2.25 tsp active dry yeast

Milk

  • 180 ml whole milk, lukewarm

Sugar

  • 4 Tbsp sugar

Flour

  • 3.75 cups all-purpose flour

Salt

  • 1 tsp salt

Eggs

  • 2 eggs eggs, at room temperature

Vanilla Bean Paste

  • 1 tsp vanilla bean paste

Butter

  • 115 g unsalted butter, at room temperature

Hazelnuts

  • 280 g raw hazelnuts (toasted and chopped)

Dark Chocolate

  • 424 g melted dark chocolate (at least 70%)

Sugar

  • 200 g sugar

Kosher Salt

  • 1 tsp kosher salt

Chocolate Hazelnut Spread

  • 1 1/4 cups chocolate hazelnut spread or Nutella (recipe above)

Chopped Toasted Hazelnuts

  • 1 cup chopped toasted hazelnuts (pre-chopped)

Egg Wash

  • 1 egg egg whisked with 1 Tbsp water

Instructions 

  • Activate yeast in warm milk with a pinch of sugar, then let sit until frothy.
  • Mix flour, salt, sugar, eggs, vanilla, and yeast mixture; knead in butter until smooth.
  • Roll out dough, spread with chocolate hazelnut spread, chopped hazelnuts, and chocolate; roll into a log.
  • Slice the log, arrange in a loaf pan, brush with egg wash, and let rise for 1 hour.
  • Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 30 minutes until golden brown.

Notes

Ensure to toast and chop hazelnuts for maximum flavor.
Calories: 450kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: European
Keyword: Babka, chocolate, hazelnuts