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The Hirshon Ultimate Jewish Chocolate Chestnut Babka – באַבקע
THE FOOD DICTATOR28Ingredients
80Minutes
2020Calories
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4 SERVINGS
- 1/2 cup whole milk (preferably organic and from a Jersey cow)
- 0.25 oz. active dry yeast
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar (plus a pinch)
- 4 1/4 cups all-purpose flour (more as needed)
- 1 1/2 tsp. fine sea salt
- 1 tsp. vanilla paste (TFD change – original was extract)
- 1 tsp. orange zest (finely-grated or microplaned, optional, TFD change – original was lemon)
- 1/2 tsp. freshly grated nutmeg
- 4 large eggs (at room temperature, lightly beaten – TFD prefers duck eggs as theyt are richer)
- 10 Tbsp. unsalted butter (at room temperature, plus more for greasing bowls and pans)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup heavy cream
- 1 pinch kosher salt
- 4 oz. chocolate (70 percent or thereabouts, coarsely chopped – TFD prefers Guittard brand)
- 2 oz. chestnut
- Nutella
- chocolate hazelnut paste
- 1 stick unsalted butter (diced, at room temperature)
- 2 tsp. vanilla paste (TFD change, original was extract)
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 3 Tbsp. granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 Tbsp. cocoa powder (King Arthur brand black)
- 1/2 tsp. kosher salt
- 4 1/2 Tbsp. unsalted butter (melted)
- 1/3 cup semisweet chocolate chips (chopped-up, – TFD strongly prefers Guittard Akoma brand)
- 2/3 cup granulated sugar (combined with ⅔ cup water)
- 3 Tbsp. pomegranate juice (Pom brand, TFD VERY optional addition – omit for original recipe)
- 1 Tbsp. freshly grated nutmeg (TFD addition – optional, omit for original recipe)
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2020Calories
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| Calories2020Calories from Fat930 |
| % DAILY VALUE |
| Total Fat103g158% |
| Saturated Fat63g315% |
| Trans Fat |
| Cholesterol460mg153% |
| Sodium1390mg58% |
| Potassium610mg17% |
| Protein27g |
| Calories from Fat930 |
| % DAILY VALUE |
| Total Carbohydrate252g84% |
| Dietary Fiber9g36% |
| Sugars121g |
| Vitamin A60% |
| Vitamin C10% |
| Calcium15% |
| Iron60% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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