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Nutella Babka

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Nutella Babka is a soft, buttery, sweet yeast bread filled with swirls of rich Nutella. Twisted into a beautiful braided loaf, it’s perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert, and combines tender dough with gooey chocolate-hazelnut layers.

Ingredients

  • 3 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast
  • 1/2 cup warm whole milk
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 3/4 cup Nutella, softened
  • 1 egg (for egg wash, optional)
  • Powdered sugar for dusting or simple syrup for finishing (optional)

Instructions

  1. In a small bowl, dissolve yeast in warm milk with a pinch of sugar. Let sit for 5–10 minutes until frothy.
  2. In a large bowl or stand mixer, combine flour, sugar, and salt. Add yeast mixture, eggs, and softened butter. Mix until a smooth, elastic dough forms, about 8–10 minutes.
  3. Transfer dough to a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place for 1 to 1.5 hours, or until doubled in size.
  4. Punch down the dough and roll it out on a lightly floured surface into a rectangle about 10×16 inches.
  5. Spread Nutella evenly over the dough, leaving a small border around the edges.
  6. Roll the dough tightly from the long side to form a log. Slice the log lengthwise down the middle.
  7. Twist the two halves together with the cut sides facing up to form a braid.
  8. Place the braid into a greased 9×5-inch loaf pan. Cover and let rise again for 30–45 minutes.
  9. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Brush the top with egg wash if using.
  10. Bake for 35–40 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through.
  11. Optional: Brush with simple syrup for a glossy finish. Cool in pan briefly, then transfer to a wire rack. Slice and serve.

Notes

For a shiny top, brush with simple syrup after baking.Let the loaf cool before slicing to maintain structure.Nutella can be swapped with other spreads like peanut butter or fruit jam.Refrigerate dough after first rise for overnight prep; bring to room temp before baking.Sprinkle in mini chocolate chips or chopped hazelnuts for extra flavor and texture.

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