Ultimate Chocolate Babka
By The Nosher | ContributorTotal Time:2 hours 30 minutesYield:3 loavesIngredientsFor the dough:1 ½cupswarm wholemilk, approx. 110°F2(¼ oz) packages active dry yeast¾cups,plus a pinch, white granulated sugar3whole large eggs, room temperature (save1egg for egg wash)1 Tbspheavy cream, for egg wash (you can substitute milk)2large egg yolks, room temperature1 ½ tspof vanilla extract6cupsall-purpose flour, plus more for work surface1 tspsalt2sticks unsalted butter, cut into1-inch pieces, room temperature, plus more to grease bowl and loaf pansFor the chocolate filling:24oz. semisweet ordark chocolate chips(2 bags)2 ½ Tbspground cinnamon1cupwalnuts½cupsugar½cupsugar in the rawor turbinado sugar¾cupunsalted butter(1 ½ sticks)For the streusel topping:1⅔cups confectioners’ sugar1⅓cups all-purpose f...










