Chocolate Babka (Cooking Light) Recipe

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Chocolate Babka (Cooking Light)
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  1. Dissolve 1 teaspoon granulated sugar and yeast in warm milk in the bowl of a stand mixer; let stand 5 minutes. Stir in 6 tablespoons granulated sugar, vanilla extract, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and egg yolk. Weigh or lightly spoon flours into dry measuring cups; level with a knife. Add 6 ounces (about 1 1/3 cups) all-purpose flour and bread flour to milk mixture; beat with dough hook attachment at medium speed until well blended (about 2 minutes). Add 5 tablespoons butter, beating until well blended. Scrape dough out onto a floured surface (dough will be very sticky). Knead until smooth and elastic (about 10 minutes); add 1.5 ounces (about 1/3 cup) all-purpose flour, 1 tablespoon at a time, to prevent dough from sticking to hands (dough will be very soft).
  2. Place dough in a large bowl coated with cooking spray, turning to coat top. Cover and let rise in a warm place (85°F), free from drafts, 1 1/2 hours or until doubled in size. (Gently press two fingers into dough. If indentation remains, dough has risen enough.) Punch dough down; cover and let dough rest 5 minutes.
  3. Line the bottom of a 9 x 5–inch loaf pan with parchment paper; coat sides of pan with cooking spray.
  4. To prepare filling, combine 1/2 cup granulated sugar, cocoa, cinnamon, salt, and chocolate in a medium bowl; set aside.
  5. Place dough on a generously floured surface; roll dough out into a 16-inch square. Sprinkle filling over dough, leaving a 1/4-inch border around edges. Roll up dough tightly, jelly-roll fashion; pinch seam and ends to seal. Holding dough by ends, twist dough 4 times as if wringing out a towel. Fit dough into prepared pan. Cover and let rise 45 minutes or until doubled in size.
  6. Preheat oven to 350°F.
  7. To prepare streusel, combine powdered sugar, 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour, and 1 tablespoon butter, stirring with a fork until mixture is crumbly; sprinkle streusel evenly over dough. Bake for 40 minutes or until loaf is browned on bottom and sounds hollow when tapped. Cool bread in pan 10 minutes on a wire rack; remove from pan. Cool bread completely on wire rack before slicing.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 241.21 Kcal (1010 kJ)
Calories from fat 76.73 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 8.53g 13%
Cholesterol 23.65mg 8%
Sodium 111.8mg 5%
Potassium 153.15mg 3%
Total Carbs 38.6g 13%
Sugars 17.8g 71%
Dietary Fiber 1.57g 6%
Protein 4.4g 9%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 2%
Iron 1mg 6%
Calcium 27.4mg 3%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 348.03 Kcal (1457 kJ)
Calories from fat 110.71 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 12.3g 13%
Cholesterol 34.12mg 8%
Sodium 161.3mg 5%
Potassium 220.97mg 3%
Total Carbs 55.69g 13%
Sugars 25.68g 71%
Dietary Fiber 2.27g 6%
Protein 6.35g 9%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 2%
Iron 1.4mg 6%
Calcium 39.6mg 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 5.2
    Points
  • 7
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

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