"Rich, buttery yeast bread with swirls of a chocolate-cinnamon filling and covered with a streusel topping, this chocolate babka is even better than one from a classic Jewish deli. This recipe makes two large loaves:..."
INGREDIENTS
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1 cup whole milk, heated to 110 degrees F
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3 teaspoons instant yeast
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1/2 cup + 1 tablespoon sugar
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2 eggs
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2 teaspoons vanilla extract
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4 1/2 cups all purpose flour
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1 teaspoon salt
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1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
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12 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened and cut into 12 pieces
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1/2 cup sugar
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1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
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1 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1/2 cup natural unsweetened cocoa powder
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6 tablespoons butter, melted
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1 1/2 cups miniature chocolate chips
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1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
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1/4 cup flour
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1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
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4 tablespoons butter, cut into 8 pieces
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1/3 cup miniature chocolate chips
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2/3 cup sugar
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2/3 cup water