Description
Delightful protein-packed babka made with cottage cheese and rich chocolate, perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon instant yeast
- 1/3 cup warm milk
- 1/2 cup smooth cottage cheese
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
Instructions
- Mix your dry ingredients: Combine the flour, sugar, salt, and yeast in a large mixing bowl.
- Form the dough: In another bowl, mix warm milk and cottage cheese until smooth, then combine with dry ingredients.
- Knead the dough: Turn onto a floured surface and knead for about 5-7 minutes.
- Let it rise: Place in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise until doubled in size (about 1 hour).
- Prepare the filling: Melt chocolate chips and mix in a spoonful of cottage cheese.
- Shape the babka: Roll out dough, spread filling, roll it into a log, and braid.
- Second rise: Place braided dough in a greased loaf pan and let rise for another 30 minutes.
- Brush and bake: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C), brush with egg wash, and bake for 30-35 minutes.
- Cool and enjoy: Let cool for 10 minutes before transferring to a rack.
Notes
For a vegan version, use plant-based butter, non-dairy milk, and a substitute for the egg wash.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Jewish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 245
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: babka, chocolate, protein, cottage cheese, dessert, baking