Cinnamon Babka Bites Recipe
dulcey chocolate-chunk ice cream, orange blossom, red currant jam, candied pecans, chocolate dipping sauce
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Ingredients
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Babka Dough
Filling
Toppings
Method
Making the Dough
- 1
Prepare the Yeast
In a small bowl, combine warm milk and sugar. Stir in the yeast and let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until frothy.
- 2
Mix the Dough
In a large bowl, combine flour, salt, and cinnamon. Make a well in the center and add eggs, melted butter, vanilla extract, and the yeast mixture. Mix until a dough forms.
- 3
Knead the Dough
Turn the dough onto a floured surface and knead for about 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- 4
Let the Dough Rise
Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover it with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
Preparing the Filling
- 5
Mix the Filling
In a bowl, mix together brown sugar, cocoa powder, and dulcey chocolate chunks.
Assembling the Babka Bites
- 6
Roll the Dough
Once the dough has risen, punch it down and roll it out into a rectangle about 1/4 inch thick.
- 7
Add the Filling
Spread the filling evenly over the dough, then roll it tightly into a log.
- 8
Cut the Rolls
Cut the log into small pieces (about 2 inches each) and place them in a greased baking dish.
- 9
Second Rise
Cover the dish and let the pieces rise for another 30 minutes.
- 10
Bake
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
Serving
- 11
Serve with Toppings
Drizzle with chocolate sauce, serve with red currant jam, candied pecans, and a splash of orange blossom water.
