I often dedicate myself to leavened products because I like them. I like to see the dough rise during the resting time and even later, when it's in the oven. I think it's pure magic. Don't you? For leavened and unleavened recipes, I have dedicated a notebook where I write my list of "recipes to try." Do you do it too? Among those absolutely to make was the Babka for a long time. I don't know why, maybe it was the name, the shape, the chocolate, or all together, but it has always fascinated me. Babka is nothing more than a Polish and Jewish leavened product. The name literally means "little grandmother's bread" and is mainly prepared during the Easter period, but it's good all year round!!! The Polish version has no filling but only a chocolate or vanilla glaze, while the Jewish one is filled with a chocolate cream often with added chopped nuts. The dough is very soft and the chocolate cream is indulgent. You must try it!
Crumble the brewer's yeast in a bowl. Melt the butter and warm the milk. Pour both over the yeast to dissolve it.
Add the sugar and cardamom. Mix and gradually add all the flour. Knead vigorously until the dough is smooth and easy to handle. Finally, add the salt and incorporate it.
Let the dough rise under a cloth until it doubles in size. In the meantime, prepare the filling.
Cut the soft butter into pieces and place them in a bowl.
Add the sugar, cocoa, vanilla extract, and honey.
Mix everything with a fork or whisk until the mixture is creamy.
Take the risen dough and roll it out with a rolling pin. It should form a rectangle about one centimeter thick.
Now, spread the prepared filling over the entire surface.
Roll up the rectangle.
Cut the roll in two lengthwise, leaving one cm from the start.
Cross the two strips made.
Close into a circle shape.
And, with your hands, press the junction point.
Place our babka on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and let it rise for at least another half hour. Brush with the beaten egg. Bake in a preheated oven at 190 degrees for about 15/20 minutes.
Baking sheet, parchment paper
Store at room temperature for no more than 2/3 days
Polonia
| Energy (kcal) | 321.67 |
| Carbohydrates (g) | 40.08 |
| of which Sugars (g) | 10.45 |
| Fat (g) | 14.59 |
| of which Saturates (g) | 8.1 |
| Protein (g) | 8.6 |
| Fiber (g) | 2.12 |
| Sale (g) | 0.05 |
