Chocolate Babka Buns
7
- Prep Time35 min
- Total Time2 h 35 min
- Makes12 buns
(Photo: Roberto Caruso)
These babka buns feature the same sweet, chocolate-y flavour as our standard babka, but in a smaller package.
Ingredients
3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, divided
8-g pkg quick-rise yeast, about 2 tsp
3/4 cup hot 2% milk, (120 to 130F)
1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
3 egg yolks, at room temperature
2 eggs, at room temperature
1/3 cup granulated sugar
2 tsp salt
Filling
1/2 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
1/2 cup dark chocolate chips, finely chopped
1/3 cup granulated sugar
Topping
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 tbsp granulated sugar
4 tsp cold unsalted butter
Instructions
SPRAY the bowl of a stand mixer, fitted with the dough hook, with oil. Add 1 cup flour and yeast. Stir in hot milk, 1/4 cup melted butter, yolks and eggs, 1/3 cup sugar and salt. Beat on high until combined, 1 min. Reduce speed to medium-low and gradually add remaining 2 1/2 cups flour until dough comes together. Increase speed to high and continue beating until dough is smooth, 7 to 8 min. Remove dough hook and scrape dough from side of bowl to form a ball. Cover bowl with a lightly damp kitchen towel. Let stand for 10 min.
STIR 1/2 cup butter with chocolate chips and 1/4 cup sugar in a medium bowl until combined.
SPRAY a 12-cup muffin pan with oil. Roll dough on a lightly floured surface into a 16 × 18-in. rectangle. Spread chocolate mixture over dough right to the edges. Tightly roll dough in jelly roll fashion (rolling from the short side). Cut into 12 pieces. Lay rounds in muffin cups. Cover with a damp kitchen towel. Let rest 1 hour. Prepare streusel. Sprinkle on babkas, pressing down so it sticks.
BAKE in centre of 375F oven until deep golden, about 20 min. Let stand 5 min. Remove to a rack and cool slightly before serving.
Rather make a standard babka loaf? Try this delicious babka recipe instead.
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