Chocolate Babka
INGREDIENTS
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1 1/2 cups warm milk, 110 degrees
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2 (1/4 ounce each) packages active dry yeast
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1 3/4 cups plus a pinch of sugar
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3 whole large eggs, room temperature
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2 large egg yolks, room temperature
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6 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for work surface
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1 teaspoon salt
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1 3/4 cups (3 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, cut into 1-inch pieces, room temperature, plus more for bowl and loaf pans
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2 1/4 pounds semisweet chocolate, very finely chopped
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2 1/2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
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1 tablespoon heavy cream
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Streusel Topping
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