Sourdough Chocolate Babka – Easy Recipes for Sweet Success
This decadent sourdough chocolate babka blends tangy starter flavor with rich cocoa swirls for an irresistible sweet bread.
Servings: 8 slices
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup active sourdough starter (100% hydration)
- 1/2 cup warm water
- 2 cups freshly milled flour (or all-purpose flour)
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips or chopped dark chocolate
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil or butter (melted)
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine sourdough starter, warm water, flour, sugar, salt, olive oil, and vanilla. Mix until a dough forms.
- Knead until smooth, cover, and let rise overnight or about 8-10 hours at room temperature.
- Roll the dough into a rectangle. Mix chocolate, cocoa powder, maple syrup, and melted oil into a spreadable paste.
- Spread the chocolate mixture evenly over the dough, leaving a border. Roll up the dough tightly like a jelly roll.
- Slice the roll lengthwise and twist the two halves together to form a braid.
- Place the babka in a greased loaf pan, cover, and let rise another 2 hours.
- Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 30–35 minutes or until golden brown.
- Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a rack to cool completely before slicing.