Chocolate Babka

Step 1

Add active dried yeast, milk, granulated sugar and all purpose flour to a clean stand mixer bowl

Step 2

Mix until combined

Step 3

Let rest until bubbles form - 10 min

Step 4

Add unsalted butter to the dough

Step 5

Mix - dough hook

Step 6

Add egg and kosher salt to the dough

Step 7

Mix until combined - dough hook

Step 8

Add all purpose flour to the dough gradually

Step 9

Knead until smooth - 5 min, dough hook

Step 10

Cover with kitchen towel

Step 11

Chill in fridge - approx 6 hr

Step 12

Prepare a clean loaf pan with parchment paper

Step 13

Add unsalted butter to a clean saucepan

Step 14

Heat gently until completely melted

Step 15

Add granulated sugar to the saucepan

Step 16

Stir until melted and turn off heat

Step 17

Add bittersweet chocolate to the chocolate mixture

Step 18

Let rest and mix - approx 1 min

Step 19

Add ground cinnamon and cocoa powder to the chocolate mixture

Step 20

Stir until smooth then set aside

Step 21

Turn out dough onto lightly floured surface

Step 22

Roll out into a rectangle

Step 23

Transfer chocolate mixture to stand mixer bowl

Step 24

Spread evenly

Step 25

Sprinkle with hazelnuts

Step 26

Roll into a log

Step 27

Slice

Step 28

Twist

Step 29

Transfer bread to loaf pan

Step 30

Let rise until doubled - 2 hr

Step 31

Add granulated sugar, water and honey to a clean saucepan

Step 32

Boil then set aside - 4 min

Step 33

Pre-heat oven - 190°C

Step 34

Bake until skewer tests clean - 30 min, 190°C

Step 35

Spoon syrup into bread

Step 36

Let cool completely

Step 37

Serve