Double Chocolate Challah

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  • Prep Time

    20 mins

  • Cook Time

    20 mins

  • Additional Time

    3 hrs 20 mins

  • Total Time

    4 hrs 15 mins

  • Servings

    1 challah

  • Calories

    4638 kcal

  • Course

    Bread

  • Cuisine

    Israeli

Double Chocolate Challah

This incredible double Chocolate Challah recipe is a cross between a babka and a challah. Perfect for breakfast and brunch or ideal for french toast

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Ingredients

Servings

For Challah

  • 1.3 lbs Bread* Flour
  • 1 envelope Active Dry Yeast (not the instant kind)
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 cup + 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 cup lukewarm water
  • 1/4 cup + 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1/2 tablespoon salt

For Filling

  • 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
  • 1 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons hot water
  • 1/4 cup Confecitoners Sugar
  • 2 cups dark chocolate chips

Topping

  • 1 egg lightly beaten
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Instructions

For Challah Dough

  1. In the bowl of the mixer, add the yeast, 1 tablespoon of sugar and warm water. Mix lightly and cover with a dish towel for 10 minutes for yeast to activate 
  2. Add the sugar, egg, oil, flour, and salt and mix using your dough hook on medium speed until the dough comes together. If dough is too liquid or too sticky, add more flour, 1 tablespoon at a time
  3. When dough comes together and is soft and elastic, remove from mixer and place in a greased bowl. Cover with a dish towel and let it rise for 90 minutes(or until doubled its size) in a warm area

For Filling

  1. In a bowl, combine the water, oil, and cocoa powder and confectioners sugar. Whisk until combined. 

Assembly

  1. Divide the dough into 6 equal portions and shape into balls. Cover with a dish towel 
  2. Take one ball and roll into a narrow rectangle. Using a spoon or brush, add some of the liquid filling in the to the rectangle leaving a small border, then sprinkle the chocolate chips on top 
  3. Roll this strip into a log (it will be a bit messy),  and repeat this step with the other 5 dough balls 
  4. Place 6 dough strips side by side, and using your fingers, unite the tops. Braid 
  5. Place challah in a cookie tin lined with parchment paper and let the dough rest for 90 minutes 
  6. Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit
  7. Brush the top of the challah with the beaten egg. If you'd like, add some chocolate chips in the nooks and crannies 
  8. Bake for 35-45 minutes or until the top of has browned 
  9. Remove from the oven and place on a rack until completely cooled 
  10. Enjoy! 

Notes

  • *You can also use All Purpose Flour 

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1challah Calories 4.638kcal (0%) Carbohydrates 739g (246%) Protein 117g (234%) Fat 134g (206%) Saturated Fat 110g (550%) Polyunsaturated Fat 7g Monounsaturated Fat 7g Trans Fat 0.04g Cholesterol 353mg (118%) Sodium 4.038mg (0%) Potassium 3.22mg (0%) Fiber 33g (132%) Sugar 225g (450%) Vitamin A 555IU (11%) Vitamin C 2mg (2%) Calcium 1.258mg (0%) Iron 13mg (72%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 1challah

Amount Per Serving

Calories 4638 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 1challah
Calories 4.638kcal 0%
Carbohydrates 739g 246%
Protein 117g 234%
Fat 134g 206%
Saturated Fat 110g 550%
Polyunsaturated Fat 7g 41%
Monounsaturated Fat 7g 35%
Trans Fat 0.04g 2%
Cholesterol 353mg 118%
Sodium 4.038mg 0%
Potassium 3.22mg 0%
Fiber 33g 132%
Sugar 225g 450%
Vitamin A 555IU 11%
Vitamin C 2mg 2%
Calcium 1.258mg 0%
Iron 13mg 72%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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