Chocolate Babka

[rwsaunders]

For Mike...the recipe is a little sketchy about the initial dough rise time...I just made it in the afternoon, placed it in the fridge and made it the next morning after letting it come to room temperature. As mentioned earlier, I would have made two smaller wreaths, as opposed to one large wreath and I need to perfect my braiding technique. The taste...Mrs. RW stated that it tastes like a chocolate croissant, as another recipe that I used was very heavy due to the glaze. This glaze is just water and sugar.

https://www.kingarthurbaking.com/rec...-wreath-recipe

https://www.kingarthurbaking.com/blo...e-babka-wreath

[echappist]

Omg, I need to show my wife this.

Was originally planning on making a stollen, but as we have bought one locally, we could give something else a shot.

[AngryScientist]

out


standing.

[mwynne]

Masterful!

I've done a number of variations on babka from Smitten Kitchen recipes as well.

[j44ke]

Breads Bakery in NYC makes one of the best. Their secret ingredient is Nutella mixed in with the chocolate. I think that helps even out the chocolate taste, the dough absorbs a bit more during the baking. But the whole thing basically melts in your mouth, probably from excess drooling.

You know a babka wreath wouldn't be rabbi approved, right? :-)

[rydesteel]

Breads Bakery in NYC makes one of the best. Their secret ingredient is Nutella mixed in with the chocolate. I think that helps even out the chocolate taste, the dough absorbs a bit more during the baking. But the whole thing basically melts in your mouth, probably from excess drooling.

You know a babka wreath wouldn't be rabbi approved, right? :-)

Special Dispensation like when St Paddies falls on a Friday and corned beef becomes fish? ;>)
Looks outstanding RW!