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Online Event: Baking a Babka

with Chef Chany Stolick

A babka is a sweet braided bread or cake which originated in the Jewish communities of Poland and Ukraine. Its rich, buttery, brioche-like crumb, woven with ribbons of chocolate or cinnamon is unfussy and approachable. You can eat it as dessert or breakfast, as a brunch side or a quick snack. Space is limited for this event. Registration is required. Zoom link will be emailed to registrants within 24 hours of the event start time. For more information, contact (305) 668-4571. Ages 19 yrs.+

Babka Ingredients and Utensils

Ingredients for dough:

• 1 tablespoon dry yeast 
• 1 1/3 cup warm water
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1/3 cup oil
• 4 cups flour

Choose 1 or both filling options:

Chocolate Filling:

• 1/2 cup cocoa
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/4 cup oil
• 1 tablespoon water
• Mix filling ingredients in bowl and spread over dough

Cinnamon Filling:

• 1 cup dark brown sugar
• 1/4 cup all purpose flour
• 3 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp kosher salt
• 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted or canola oil
• 1/2 cup (57g) diced pecans or walnuts (optional)

Streusel:

• 1 egg white
• 1/2 cup flour
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 2 tablespoon oil

Utensils:

• 1 medium Bowl
• 2 smaller bowls
• Measuring cups and spoons
• Mixing spoons
• Rolling pin
• knife
• 2 9x5 loaf pans

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