Description
This sourdough chocolate orange babka combines tangy citrus zest, rich dark chocolate and soft, buttery layers for a bakery quality loaf at home. The natural fermentation gives depth of flavor and an airy crumb, while the bright orange aroma and glossy chocolate swirls create an indulgent treat perfect for brunch or dessert. Follow each detailed step from feeding your active starter through kneading, shaping and baking to achieve a rustic, aromatic loaf that will fill your kitchen with cozy weekend warmth.
Ingredients
Instructions
1. Feed and activate your starter until bubbly and passing the float test
2. Whisk milk, eggs, sugar and starter together until smooth
3. Add bread flour and salt and stir to form a shaggy dough
4. Knead in softened butter gradually until dough is smooth and elastic
5. First ferment the dough in a warm spot until doubled in size
6. Roll dough into a rectangle and spread the chocolate orange filling evenly
7. Roll into a log, slice lengthwise and twist halves into a braid
8. Place braided loaf in a pan and proof until puffy
9. Preheat oven to 180°C and bake 35–40 minutes until golden and cooked through
10. Brush warm loaf with sugar syrup and cool before slicing
- Prep Time: 6 hours
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: bread
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: eastern european
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12 slices
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