CHOCOLATE BABKA WITH ESPRESSO

Babka is a yeast bread that can be filled with an assortment of flavors.

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From those humble beginnings, babka has become popular in the United States and bakers have expanded on its simplicity.

CHOCOLATE BABKA WITH ESPRESSO

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INGREDIENTS

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MAKING THE BREAD

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When you’re ready to bake the babka, make the chocolate filling and the sugar syrup. Both of these require heating in a small saucepan.

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Final Step

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SWIPE UP TO LEARN MORE ABOUT CHOCOLATE BABKA!

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