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Author
PJ Hamel | 2010-08-18
Description
This overstuffed yeast loaf, filled with two kinds of chocolate, nuts, and cinnamon, is based on a traditional eastern European bread. A classic sweet bread, it's usually shaped in a twist and topped with streusel. Babka is a perennial best-seller at Jewish bakeries in many major North American cities.
This recipe makes two rather large loaves: one to keep, one to give away. If you'd like to make just a single loaf, see "tips," below. Our thanks to Maggie Glezer, and her book, "A Blessing of Bread," for the inspiration for this recipe.
