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Chocolate Hazelnut Babka

Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings 8 pieces
Calories 450
A rich and indulgent babka filled with Nutella and chopped hazelnuts, perfect for a special treat or brunch.

Ingredients

Dough

  • 355 g plain flour
  • 65 g caster sugar
  • 6 g instant dried yeast
  • 1/2 tsp seeds from vanilla bean or vanilla extract
  • 2 large eggs
  • 80 ml water
  • 1/2 tsp fine salt
  • 100 g butter, divided into 8 pieces (at room temperature)

Additional

  • extra butter for greasing
  • 20 g hazelnuts, roughly chopped
  • 90 g Nutella
  • 75 g sugar
  • 85 ml water

Instructions 

  • Mix flour, sugar, yeast, vanilla, eggs, and water until dough forms.
  • Add salt and butter gradually, knead until smooth and elastic, then chill overnight.
  • Roll out dough, spread Nutella, roll into a log, twist, and place in a prepared loaf tin.
  • Proof until puffed, sprinkle with hazelnuts, then bake at 180°C for 45-55 minutes.
  • Make syrup by dissolving sugar in water, brush over baked babka, and cool before serving.

Notes

For best results, serve fresh the day it's made.
Calories: 450kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: European
Keyword: babka, chocolate, hazelnut