babka
Updated on Mar 28, 2026
This is a delicious Israeli-inspired babka. You can switch the chocolate chips out for Shahar chocolate.
prep time
3 Hr
cook time
30 Min
method
Bake
yield
10 serving(s)
Ingredients
- DOUGH
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 7 grams instant yeast
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup warm milk
- 1 large egg
- 4 tablespoons softened unsalted butter
- 4 ounces melted chocolate chips
- FILLING
- 4 tablespoons melted butter
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
- pinch salt
How To Make babka
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Step 1In a bowl, whisk flour, sugar, yeast, and salt. Add warm milk and egg. Mix until a shaggy dough forms. Add softened butter and knead 8–10 minutes until smooth. Cover and rise 1 – 1.5 hours until puffy.
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Step 2Melt butter and chocolate together. Stir in sugar, cocoa, and salt. The mixture will be grainy because of the granulated sugar. Cool until spreadable.
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Step 3Roll the dough into a 10×14-inch rectangle. Spread filling evenly. Roll into a tight log. Slice lengthwise. Twist the two strands together. Place in a loaf pan.
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Step 4Second rise. Cover with plastic wrap. Rise 45 minutes until puffy (not doubled).
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Step 5Preheat the oven fully to 400 degrees F. Bake 12 minutes, then check the top. If browning fast, tent with foil. Continue baking 20–25 minutes total.
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Step 6Cool 20–30 minutes before slicing so the chocolate sets.
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