About this episode
This episode covers how to make Chocolate Babka using Challah dough and various filling options.
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 Please subscribe and share this podcast with…
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Host: House of Bread
Topics covered
- baking
- bread making
- chocolate recipes
- Challah dough
- babka
- filling recipes
Keywords
- Chocolate Babka
- Challah dough
- baking
- filling recipes
- almond filling
- cheese babka
Mentioned in this episode
Products: Chocolate Babka, Challah, almond paste, dry cottage cheese
Books & works: House of Bread recipe book
Places: House of Bread
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