The Best Chocolate Babka Recipe

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DOUGH 2 1/4 cups bread flour 1 1/2 tsp instant or rapid rise yeast 1/2 cup whole milk 2 large eggs 1 tbsp orange zest (optional) 1 tsp vanilla extract 1/4 cup granulated sugar 1/2 tsp table salt 6 tbsp unsalted butter, room temp, cut into 6 pieces Whisk together flour and yeast. Add the whole milk, eggs, zest and extract. Use dough hook attachment and mix on medium-low speed until all is incorporated (about 2 mins).Cover bowl with tea towel or plastic wrap for 15 mins. Add the sugar and salt and mix on medium speed for 30 seconds Add the butter in one piece at a time on med-high speed (should take about 3 mins). When dough comes together, transfer to greased bowl and cover bowl with plastic wrap and let rise at room temp for 1 hour. Then transfer to refrigerator for at least 2 hours and up to 24 hours. CHOCOLATE FILLING 8 oz of bittersweet chocolate, chopped finely 8 tbsp unsalted butter 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, sifted 1/2 cup confectioners sugar, sifted 1/2 tsp salt Melt chocolate and butter in microwave at 50% power (about 2 mins). To that, add the cocoa powder, confectioners sugar, salt. Lightly flour your counter and rolling pin and roll dough out to measure a 12” x 18” rectangle (with shorter side parallel to you). Spread chocolate all over dough, on 3 sides, leaving 1/2” space empty on short side furthest away from you. Start rolling away from you. Pinch last half inch up against the dough to seal and place sealed side down. Using a greased serrated knife, cut long side from top to bottom, careful not to use sawing motion. With striped sides up, twist one side over other at least 4-5 times. Pinch ends together and place into a buttered loaf pan. Gently tap pan down on counter. Place wire rack on a baking sheet and place loaf pan on top of wire rack. On 325F preheated oven, with rack in middle position, bake for 30 min uncovered then cover in foil and continue baking for another 50 to 60 mins. When bread is almost done, make sugar syrup. SUGAR SYRUP 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1/4 cup water Dissolve sugar in the water over medium heat. Once syrup is clear, it is ready to use. Make sure bread reaches an internal temp between 200F to 205F. Dab syrup over top. Allow bread to rest in pan for 1 hour and then gently take out and let rest for 2 hrs until completely cooled. Wipe knife between cuts.

[@G.M.G.]

You the MVP

[@dwproduction]

Is second proof not needed? Can recipe be doubled?

[@BNM-b7t]

You are an absolute Blessing!! Ty

[@bethrossiter1857]

Well I wish I would have checked the comments before I wrote it all down myself😂 but I never would have thought of posting it here so thank you for that❤

[@michaellautermilch9185]

Comment is better than the video

[@CelticShae]

I love watching Bridget and Christie's dynamic. I'm thrilled with Christie's work on this channel and now find myself looking forward to the new videos featuring her with sincere anticipation.

[@lavenderbee3611]

You are killing me with the recipe, it has truly everything I love. Thank you for breaking down something that looks intimidating.

[@haggielady]

Bread and chocolate, two of my major food groups!

[@craigdowski8043]

"Christie has a few words for us now" Love Bridget!

[@judithhunniford1130]

Thanks so much for the printout. So much better to work with

[@chappy675]

Russ & Daughters in NYC makes the best babka in the world and they ship!!! It will change your life!!

[@mikeimpressionsreviews]

What about Zabars?

[@ragzyann1540]

I made this (I did x3 the recipe) and each one turned out PERFECT! This is my go to method and way from here on out.

[@GregCurtin45]

Thank you for the recipe. What makes this so great is that it is NOT using Nutella. 🙏 Appreciate the work put in by all involved in producing this video recipe.

[@anacee]

These ladies surely eat Babka every day of their lives.

[@howward4071]

I am NEVER going to be thin.

[@denisenilsson1366]

Thin is overrated.

[@OLPH1979]

😂it is ok if you are cooking at least you are happy!😊

[@VisuMotion]

Never mind, fatty also beautiful.

[@honestreviewsonly1915]

Omg, you made me laugh out loud! Thanks! My sentiments too! 😂😂😂

[@robynconway1286]

Thin may be in But fat's where it's at 😋

[@merk1701]

I never heard of babka until I saw one in traders Joe's one day. I love them.

[@ArtU4All]

Try making a rum-baba/babka 😉

[@bcfran3g844]

I love how you got the lift to your bread.

[@judithhunniford1130]

Thanks so much for printout of recipie and directions. Its so much easier to work with

[@marthamartin6187]

Thanks for typing out this recipe ONE YEAR AGO! :)

[@eileensien514]

This is a STRUCLA, not a babka (strucla czekoladowa, to be exact). A traditional Polish babka is made in a bundt pan (or angel food pan). They're "round and curvy" like baba (grandmother) - babka is a diminutive for grandmother. My Polish Jewish mother made a larger recipe and baked it in an angel food pan with streusel topping - the bapke would "crown" - it was amazing. The only reason she never made a cinnamon version: my father claimed that cinnamon gave him heartburn.

[@makesomejoy]

My best friend's mother made a walnut filling babka. It was amazing! Still trying to find the recipe.

[@agnieszkakarowicz8562]

@@makesomejoy if it was a filling and not a walnut mixed into cake - it was a strucla and not a babka :) For polish people - two completely different things, cake is different. But actually strucla is always much better :) You can find a lot of strucla recipes if you will seek for strucla and not babka recipe.

[@slater4cc]

I just made this today and it turned out delicious! Thank you so much !

[@WaleedHafeez]

I have never been more excited to make a recipe than this one!!!

[@robjohnston1114]

I would marry this babka in a heartbeat!

[@kathrynbaker5188]

I am giggling as I imagine Jerry and Elaine! This recipe looks delicious and pretty easy thanks to you!

[@marilynsnider8183]

I never heard of Babka, but I'm dying to try it.

[@Cathy-xi8cb]

Eastern European mostly, but check out the Babka episode of Seinfeld. There isn't a NYC WASP that hasn't had a good babka.

[@mikecumbo7531]

If you have a good Kosher market or maybe Polish or Ukrainian market you should be able to find one or a lead on one.

[@scotto9591]

Maybe use milk chocolate and a good shot of cinnamon to make it Mexican hot chocolate. Add cinnamon to the simple syrup

[@GeorgeFistonich]

Christie is always so great!!!

[@rohanlg790]

My old cafe used to make Nutella Babka. I tell you, it is superior to every other Babka.

[@SnakeSpawn]

I was happy that you made the reference to the Seinfeld episode. Now, we need a What's Eating Dan on cinnamon where he gives Jerry's speech.

[@JTS0502]

I have made this twice with great results each time! ? Can the dough be frozen to complete another time

[@DoughboyGod]

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@Eighthplanetglass]

How did you know I've been googling babka recipes all week!?

[@brujada]

I’ve never tried a babka but it looks delicious!

[@isaiahayers1550]

Same here

[@peggyruggles3754]

I have made this recipe from them and it is absolutely amazing.

[@aaron830]

It looks so effortlessly elegant. thank you for sharing!

[@rufusred44]

There was a wonderful Jewish bakery in the east village of Manhattan, Moishe's Bake Shop. I always visited there when I was in the neighborhood. They've since closed. One of my go to's was Babka, love love it! Maybe I'll make this no doubt delcicious recipe.

[@rabbit_scribe]

I remember that Seinfeld episode. I'd never heard of it either. Can't say that I've heard of it again since until this video, either. Looks yummy, but since it's apparently a regional thing a little history and background might have been a nice addition. They do it for other regional specialties so I was a little surprised they didn't in this case.

[@user-cs1xz]

omg i love seeing this sweet friendship with an awesome recipe! i am going to try this tonight. thanks girls

[@MiamiCoffee2023]

I can’t help but be a Christy fan, however I have a fav, chocolate Babka Christy! Lol

[@queenofprops]

I made this for Easter and it was fantastic! It was fun to make as well.

[@subnormality5854]

I feel so old that I can relate to Seinfeld, and also too young that I was born in 1994. Love ATK and CC either way

[@ArtU4All]

How do you relate to Seinfeld? It got its roots on Wed nights in 1986. Not many people knew about it at first 😂

[@subnormality5854]

@@ArtU4All Watching reruns in the early 2000s

[@lovepeony1478]

Wasn't Seinfeld first aired in July 1989, which was mentioned online? Anyway, I didn't watch the sitcom until late 90s. Seinfeld's friends, Elaine, George and Kramer were all so lovely and funny in their roles! 😄 However, I forgot the name of baked goodies Seinfeld always enjoyed. Thanks to ATK for the improved recipe!😋😋😋

[@walkerpantera]

Love Christy! you made this look not -easy but not difficult.

[@blondegreeneyes1011]

Looks like you girls had fun❣️❣️ My husband loves chocolate babka, and chocolate rugelach . Guess I'll have to make this❤❤ Wendy- Stuart, FL

[@barbarab1009]

We love chocolate. Looking forward to trying this! Thanks.

[@waikikibanyan6788]

That episode of Seinfeld is the reason why I started baking chocolate babka!! 😅. Just made one yesterday. Next time I will try this recipe ❤

[@Gene-q1g]

I've always wanted to make a chocolate babka and a marble rye but this looks like a lot of work so I imagine once I'm done making the babka I'll just take the marble rye from the first elderly lady I see carrying one. Thank you for the recipe!

[@garymeise673]

Said I have always just purchased trader Joe's babka which is amazing I now realize I need to make my own which would be more amazing

[@ceci2673]

Thank you for this amazing recipe!

[@galsina]

Incredible.

[@br6480]

That pick up line had me dying😂😂 “ It should be called tiger bread because it looks fierce.”

[@Miriam-fk9wr]

Definitely trying this 🙏🏻

[@ladymacbethofmtensk896]

That will be so wonderful with a glezl tea!

[@KirkWagner147]

It’s in the oven. We’ll see how it comes out ! Thanks

[@dianaturk3619]

I'm here looking for the recipe just after watching that episode of Seinfeld!! Gonna bake it😊

[@jc2367]

Look to the cookie!

[@peterpeter5666]

i was looking for this recipe for ever thank you

[@br6480]

Love your Habs image.

[@mddell58]

YES!! I just watched that last night. 🤣

[@TruthSerumBarton]

Thanks I’d like to use Nutella for an easy filling😊

[@astatine0085]

That looks divine! Send that recipe to ‘Elaine’.

[@ArtU4All]

😂😂😂😂

[@teristeger1680]

love this

[@irenegoldsmithesq.8376]

Babka is not traditionally made with milk or butter. It was traditionally challah dough that was filled with jam and nuts. Had babka been made with dairy, it could not have been eaten following a meat meal, such as on Shabbat.

[@JustAThought155]

Get me my espresso and a slice, please!!! 💖

[@Yoda63]

There’s chocolate…and there’s cinnamon!

[@jenniferhansen3622]

Another Babka??!!😂

[@alexiadeligianni1654]

Chocolate and cinnamon are a great combination!

[@jenniferhansen3622]

@@alexiadeligianni1654 I was just quoting Seinfeld.😄😉

[@maryeckstein7891]

Wow! Great bread! Do you have a recipe for cinnamon Babka?

[@catblue6393]

Oh gosh, that looks good!

[@christinahamlin3015]

Looks scrumptious! Is that a 325 Fan oven?

[@jeanthobaben]

OMG I want this!

[@daccaippi]

Oh boy... Can't wait to taste😋

[@robinkershen1054]

Is there a way to make that delicious crumb topping that they have at Zabar's? Thanks - looks delicious

[@fathimahfou9648]

Nice !

[@Settiis]

Looks so delicious

[@adamodeo9320]

one of the best Jewish foods - canter's in LA is the best

[@jbjacobs9514]

It is good but doesn't compare to a Miami or NY babka. 🙂But anyone that makes babka is awesome.

[@MiamiCoffee2023]

Absolutely perfect! What’s that Christie, your making another chocolate babka? 😄😄😄😄

[@nellgwenn]

I've made both. I must say in all honesty. I agree with Jerry. Cinnamon is better. Even Babish thinks cinnamon is the better Babka.

[@ArtU4All]

Hmmmm Is your palate “better” than anyone’s?😉

[@nellgwenn]

@@ArtU4All No.

[@Appaddict01]

What recipe did you use for cinnamon?

[@nellgwenn]

@@Appaddict01 Just butter cinnamon and brown sugar. Look up Babish Jerry Seinfeld.

[@justagirlsd3000]

Trader Joes has really good babka, both kinds.

[@arejetko]

Yikes! My A1C spiked just looking at it. Definitely a PITA to make but ATK never fails to impress. Enjoy!

[@jenniferhansen3622]

Reminds me of Seinfeld. 😄

[@EmekKov]

Maybe worth saying that this is Jewish Babka. Polish would be either something more similar to panettone (made for easter) or a kind of pound cake (and both are called the same).

[@kthecarrot]

Lovin Christie.

[@janaylsworth7636]

Made this today and am looking forward to cutting into it tomorrow. I have to say, though, I wish I hadn't ordered that loaf pan. It's impossible to get the corners clean because the residue seeps under the folds in the interior.

[@vivinvincent692]

Damm she's a good baker.. 🙂

[@barbaracholak5204]

Hi ATK I wish I could eat this 🤪 Take care 💌

[@samanthavenegas1967]

Yummy

[@1sunrise1sunset]

If I were to use a bundt pan, to wrap the braid around, would that work? I would imagine it would bake less time ?

[@Tiger-Heart]

Yummy!

[@dianedarling9639]

Fabulous

[@AlanaHigbee]

made this the dough is amazing but I used 53% cacao and even that was far too bitter in the final product. I reccomend using semi-sweet chocolate.

[@estonian44]

thank you, i shall try that how can i get the recipe in Grams? :)

[@dennisbishop3842]

"Tiger Bread", because it's fierce! You made me laugh. Very good.

[@Bacchusmbt]

I wouldn’t mind a cinnamon one either!

[@leeedwards3783]

Looks delicious. Will give itba try. Are your ovens fan assisted?

[@leeedwards3783]

@@sandrah7512 hi. Thanks for the reply. Pretty much all our ovens are fan assisted in the uk without being able to turn the fan off. I guess I just drop the temp of the recipe 20c which is what most recipes say to do here in the UK.

[@annfay6543]

Would you please give us the receipt for the cinnamon filling, so we can make both kinds of babka.

[@jacquelinemassinello3451]

Yummy 😋

[@waidematthews1509]

Cinnamon takes a backseat to no babka!

[@elizabethviscusi923]

Since I don't have a dough hook, does that mean I can't make this recipe; or do I have another alternative? TFS Great tutorial!

[@michaelbaumgardner2530]

Wow!!!

[@Eggplantman21]

America's Test Kitchen... You Sussy Babka!

[@lss714]

Literally the first thing I thought about when seeing the vid was the Seinfeld episode

[@kitchenwithmarium2121]

Yummy and delicious

[@sandegeorge542]

Could a tangzhong work with this recipe?

[@VHSvsBETA]

❤

[@Illstatefishing]

Is this similar to Brazilian Panetone?

[@flybyairplane3528]

ATK HELLO,THIS IHAVE HAD,BUT NEVER KNEW HOW IT WAS MADE,NOW KNOWING,ITS DOABLE,BUT ONLY ONE THING STOPPING ME,ITS I’M ALL ALONE,TOO MUCH FOR JUST ME, THANKS THOUGH,, 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@1brickrow]

Here is a link to a much healthier Babka sugar free and low carbs: here is a recipe sugar free and low carbs with almond flour kzbin.info/www/bejne/mqWWfGZvnNOGars

[@ArtU4All]

This channel is not for sugar-nothing and almond-everything…. Real food… Give the almonds and the soil and the bees a break, and the water - a pause

[@kathlynterry8196]

Do I measure ingredients like confectioner’s sugar, flour, etc before it’s sifted or after? Seems to me this might make a difference in measurements. Just asking if anyone knows the answer. Thanks.

[@Appaddict01]

Before