Babka chocolate braid
SERVES 15 READY IN 1 HR 35 MINS, PLUS PROVING AND COOLING
FOR THE DOUGH
● 190g bread flour
● 140g white spelt flour or plain flour, plus extra for dusting
● 6g instant yeast
● Pinch salt
● 40g caster sugar
● 180ml whole milk
● 1 egg
● 40g unsalted butter, softened
● Zest of 1 lemon
● Zest of 1 orange
● 1/2tsp ground cardamom
FOR THE FILLING
● 100g dark chocolate (54% or 70% cocoa solids, to taste)
● 60g unsalted butter
● 60g soft light brown sugar
● 2tsp ground cinnamon
● 1/2tsp ground cloves
● 30g cocoa powder
● Apricot jam for glazing
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