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How to make Chocolate Babka - Rich sweet bread with swirls of dark chocolate

Chocolate Babka drenched in a glistening dark caramel syrup.

This Cinnamon Apple babka features a fluffy, buttery yeasted dough that is twisted with the most delicious apple cinnamon filling!

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It all started a few months back when Faith connected me with Jerry James Stone and his Three Loaves project. Jerry’s simple idea, an easy intro to giving, is that we all make three loaves: one to keep, one for a friend, and one to give to someone in need. A great project with a solid goal, so when Jerry asked if The Kitchn wanted to contribute a recipe, we jumped at the chance. But what to make? A sandwich loaf felt practical, but … yawn. I wanted to make something really special.

This Chocolate Babka Recipe is perfect to make and serve as a holiday specialty. Sweet braided bread with chocolate layered throughout.

Recipe reproduced with permission from Modern Jewish Baker by Shannon Sarna, published by Countryman Press.

Chocolate Babka drenched in a glistening dark caramel syrup.

This flavorful Pistachio Babka is made with a soft and billowy enriched dough that wraps around layers of thick, sweet, pistachio filling. Best enjoyed slightly…

In this chocolate babka recipe, light and fluffy brioche bread is twisted with a layer of chocolate. There’s nothing like a slice of this true work of art!