Chocolate Babka - Chocolate Chocolate and More!
INGREDIENTS
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For the Dough
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1 1/2 teaspoons active dry yeast
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2 tablespoons warm water
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1/3 cup whole milk
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1/4 cup sour cream
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1 large egg plus 1 egg yolk
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1 3/4 cups bread flour
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3 tablespoons granulated sugar
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
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4 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature
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For the filling
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1/2 cup almonds (I used slivered)
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1/3 cup granulated sugar
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4 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature
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1 large egg
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1 tablespoon oil (I used vegetable)
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1 teaspoon vanilla
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1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
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1/2 teaspoon instant coffee granules
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1 cup semi-sweet chocolate, finely chopped
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For the Streusel
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6 tablespoons confectioners sugar
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1/3 cup all-purpose flour
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1 tablespoon good cocoa powder
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3 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature
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1 large egg, beaten
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