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Chocolate Babka
Ingredients
- Dough:
- 4 1/4 cups (530 grams) all-purpose flour, plus extra for dusting
- 1/2 cup (100 grams) granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons instant yeast
- Grated zest of 1 small lemon or half an orange (our preference)
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup water (cold is fine) and up to 1 to 2 tablespoons extra, if needed
- 1/3 teaspoon fine sea or table salt
- 2/3 cup salted butter (150 grams or 5.3 ounces) at room temperature
- Sunflower or other neutral oil, for greasing
- Filling:
- 4 1/2 ounces (130 grams) dark chocolate (or approximately 3/4 cup chocolate chips)
- 1/2 cup (120 grams) unsalted butter, cold is fine
- Scant 1/2 cup (50 grams) powdered sugar
- 1/3 cup (30 grams) cocoa powder
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon [optional]
- Syrup:
- 1/3 cup water
- 6 tablespoons (75 grams) granulated sugar
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