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Chocolate Braided Bread (Chocolate Babka)

This Chocolate Braided Bread, also known as Chocolate Babka, is a rich, sweet treat with swirls of chocolate and a touch of citrus.
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Ingredients
  

For the dough:

  • 3 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/3 cup sugar
  • 2 tsp instant yeast
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2/3 cup warm milk
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/3 cup unsalted butter softened

For the filling:

  • 1/3 cup chocolate spread or melted chocolate
  • 1/3 cup orange marmalade

For the syrup:

  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1/4 cup water

Instructions
 

  • Mix flour, sugar, yeast, and salt in a bowl. Combine milk, eggs, and vanilla; add to dry ingredients and mix.
  • Knead in softened butter until dough is smooth and slightly sticky, about 8-10 mins. Place in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise until doubled, 1-2 hrs.
  • Roll out the dough on a floured surface into a ¼-inch-thick rectangle. Spread chocolate, then marmalade, over the surface.
  • Roll tightly into a log, seal the seam, and slice lengthwise. Braid the halves, cut sides up, and tuck the ends.
  • Place the braid in a greased loaf pan. Let rise until puffy, 30-45 mins.
  • Bake at 350°F for 30-35 mins.
  • Simmer sugar and water to make syrup. Brush over the hot babka for shine and moisture. Cool 10 mins in pan, then transfer to a rack.