"TESTED & PERFECTED RECIPE – Chocolate and Nutella-swirled babka makes a crave-worthy treat any time of day...."
INGREDIENTS
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1 stick (½ cup) unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled, plus more for greasing the pans
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½ cup warm water
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¼ cup sugar
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1⅛ teaspoons salt
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1 teaspoon rapid-rise/instant yeast
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2 large eggs
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1 large egg yolk
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2¾ cups all-purpose flour, spooned into measuring cup and leveled off, plus more for kneading and rolling
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½ cup Nutella or other chocolate hazelnut spread, at room temperature
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3 oz bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped (⅔ cup), best quality
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¼ cup water
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6 tablespoons sugar
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Generous pinch salt