Mini babka loaves

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.

Scratch Chocolate Babka recipe made with a stand mixer and dough hook. This babka recipe calls for fast rising yeast, but you can also use regular activie dry yeast. If you use active dry yeast the rising time will be longer. Also, make sure to clear out some room in the freezer before you get started. If the freezer is not an option you can use the refrigerator.

I love the flavours found in baklava. The warming cinnamon and cardamom, the slightly almondy flavour of the pistachios and sweetness from golden honey. For this recipe, I have played around with those flavours to create a Baklava Babka recipe. A spiced almond and pistachio filling twisted and plaited amongst pillow-soft enriched dough to create a babka, which then gets a honey and cinnamon syrup lashed over the top once baked. Incredibly moreish and one slice really isn't enough.

A little loaf of sourdough babka, full of cinnamon swirl goodness. srcset=

Scratch Chocolate Babka recipe made with a stand mixer and dough hook. This babka recipe calls for fast rising yeast, but you can also use regular activie dry yeast. If you use active dry yeast the rising time will be longer. Also, make sure to clear out some room in the freezer before you get started. If the freezer is not an option you can use the refrigerator.

I've been thinking: when is it a good to get your hands covered in sticky sweet caramel and indulge in a scrumptious pecan babka cake? A rainy day, perhaps? A cold one? After a breakup? After a row? Definitely this cake can be classified as comfort food and, if you allow yourself to eat without

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

This honey pistachio babka is sweet, buttery and nutty thanks to the filling. The butter and honey literally melt together during baking.

Olive oil challah dough is rolled out like babka and filled with jam for deliciously sweet and fluffy buns you want in your life!