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Chocolate, Hazelnut & Pear Babka

Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings 8 slices
Calories 420
A decadent babka combining rich chocolate, toasted hazelnuts, and sweet pears for a delightful treat.

Ingredients

Dough

  • 185 ml milk (warm)
  • 1 1/4 teaspoons active dried yeast
  • 1 large egg
  • 3 tablespoons caster sugar
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 335 g high grade flour (strong flour)

Filling

  • 90 g butter (cubed)
  • 2/3 cup caster sugar
  • 85 g dark chocolate
  • 1/4 cup dutch cocoa
  • 1/2 cup hazelnuts (roasted and roughly chopped)
  • 1 pear unripe pear (beurre bosc) (peeled and diced small)
  • 60 g caster sugar
  • 1/4 cup water

Instructions 

  • Prepare the dough by warming milk, dissolving yeast, and mixing with flour, sugar, salt, egg, and butter. Knead until smooth and let rise.
  • Make the filling by melting butter, then mixing with sugar, chopped chocolate, cocoa, hazelnuts, and diced pear.
  • Roll out the dough, spread the filling evenly, then roll up and shape into a loaf. Let it rise again.
  • Bake at 180°C (350°F) for 40 minutes until golden.

Notes

Ensure the dough is well kneaded for a soft, airy babka.
Calories: 420kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: European
Keyword: babka, chocolate, hazelnuts, Pear