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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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