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Pistachio Chocolate Babka

Pistachio Chocolate Babka: Soft, Sweet, and Simply Irresistible

Pistachio Chocolate Babka is a delightful yeasted sweet bread with rich chocolate and crunchy pistachios, perfect for brunch or gatherings.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Fermentation Time 12 hours
Total Time 13 hours 5 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Baking
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 4 cups Bread Flour high-protein
  • 1 cup Water room temperature
  • 1/2 cup Sugar granulated white
  • 1 teaspoon Salt fine sea salt
  • 2 teaspoons Active Dry Yeast fresh
  • 1 cup Whole Milk room temperature
  • 1 large Egg at room temperature
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter softened
For the Chocolate Filling
  • 8 ounces Dark Chocolate (70% cacao) high-quality
  • 2 tablespoons Butter (for filling) soft
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar sifted
  • 1/2 cup Cocoa Powder unsweetened
  • 1 cup Pistachios toasted and chopped
For the Syrup
  • 1/2 cup Water (for syrup) filtered
  • 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar (for syrup)

Equipment

  • Stand Mixer
  • microwave-safe bowl
  • Small saucepan
  • Loaf pan
  • Kitchen towel
  • wire rack

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a small saucepan, combine bread flour and water over medium heat, whisking constantly until thickened.
  2. In a stand mixer bowl, whisk together bread flour, sugar, salt, and yeast. Mix in milk, egg, and cooled tangzhong. Allow to rest.
  3. Transfer dough to an oiled container, cover tightly, and refrigerate overnight or for 8-12 hours.
  4. In a microwave-safe bowl, melt dark chocolate and butter together. Sift in powdered sugar, cocoa powder, and whisk.
  5. Flour workspace and roll dough into a rectangle. Spread chocolate filling, sprinkle pistachios, and roll tightly into a log.
  6. Slice rolled dough lengthwise and twist into a braid. Place in greased loaf pan.
  7. Cover with a towel and proof for 60-90 minutes until doubled in size.
  8. Preheat oven to 350°F. Bake for 30-35 minutes until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 190°F.
  9. Prepare sugar syrup by simmering granulated sugar and water until dissolved. Brush over warm babka.
  10. Allow to cool in the pan for 20 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 6gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 3gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 80mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best results, measure accurately, use room temperature ingredients, and be patient with fermentation.

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