Chocolate Babka
INGREDIENTS
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1 packet active dry yeast, or 2 1/4 tsp
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2/3 cup whole milk, warmed to 110 degrees F, plus 1 additional tbsp for egg wash
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5 tbsp unsalted butter, at room temperature
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3 tbsp granulated sugar
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1 1/2 tbsp flavorless cooking oil, I used grapeseed
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1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
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4 egg yolks, reserve 1 egg white for egg wash
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3 1/4 cup all purpose flour
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1 tsp kosher salt
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2 cups finely chopped, good quality dark chocolate
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2 tsp ground cinnamon
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1/3 cup unsalted butter, cold
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1/4 cup dark brown sugar
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1/4 cup all purpose flour
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2 tbsp unsalted butter, cold and cut into small pieces
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1/4 tsp kosher salt
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Mixing bowls, whisk, stand mixer with paddle attachment and dough hook attachment, rolling pin, 9x5 loaf pan, nonstick cooking spray, parchment paper, pastry brush
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