Nutella Babka

Nutella Babka Recipe: A Delicious Twist on a Classic Treat
If you're a fan of Nutella, you'll love this Nutella Babka recipe! This sweet and indulgent treat is perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert. With its rich chocolate and hazelnut flavor, it's sure to satisfy your sweet tooth.

Ingredients:

- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp active dry yeast
- 1/2 cup warm milk
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup Nutella
- 1/2 cup chopped hazelnuts

Serving: 8-10

Cooking Tips:

- Make sure your butter is softened before mixing it with the other ingredients.
- Use a stand mixer with a dough hook attachment to make the dough.
- Let the dough rise in a warm, draft-free place for at least an hour.

Instructions:

1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, salt, and yeast.
2. Add the warm milk and eggs to the bowl and mix until a dough forms.
3. Add the softened butter to the bowl and mix until the dough is smooth and elastic.
4. Cover the bowl with a clean towel and let the dough rise in a warm, draft-free place for at least an hour.
5. Preheat your oven to 350°F.
6. Roll out the dough on a floured surface into a rectangle shape.
7. Spread the Nutella over the dough, leaving a small border around the edges.
8. Sprinkle the chopped hazelnuts over the Nutella.
9. Roll up the dough tightly, starting from the long side.
10. Cut the rolled dough in half lengthwise, exposing the Nutella filling.
11. Twist the two halves together, forming a braided shape.
12. Place the braided dough into a greased loaf pan and let it rise for another 30 minutes.
13. Bake the Nutella Babka for 35-40 minutes, or until golden brown.
14. Let the Babka cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving.
Appearance and Taste:
The Nutella Babka is a beautiful, golden-brown loaf with a rich, chocolatey filling. The hazelnuts add a nice crunch and nutty flavor to the sweet bread. The texture is soft and fluffy, with a slightly chewy crust. The Nutella filling is gooey and decadent, making this Babka a truly indulgent treat.
Type: Sweet Bread
Main Ingredients: Flour, Nutella, Hazelnuts