Mini babka loaves

Scratch Chocolate Babka recipe made with a stand mixer and dough hook. This babka recipe calls for fast rising yeast, but you can also use regular activie dry yeast. If you use active dry yeast the rising time will be longer. Also, make sure to clear out some room in the freezer before you get started. If the freezer is not an option you can use the refrigerator.

It all started a few months back when Faith connected me with Jerry James Stone and his Three Loaves project. Jerry’s simple idea, an easy intro to giving, is that we all make three loaves: one to keep, one for a friend, and one to give to someone in need. A great project with a solid goal, so when Jerry asked if The Kitchn wanted to contribute a recipe, we jumped at the chance. But what to make? A sandwich loaf felt practical, but … yawn. I wanted to make something really special.

Scratch Chocolate Babka recipe made with a stand mixer and dough hook. This babka recipe calls for fast rising yeast, but you can also use regular activie dry yeast. If you use active dry yeast the rising time will be longer. Also, make sure to clear out some room in the freezer before you get started. If the freezer is not an option you can use the refrigerator.

Babka is one of those all-time favorite baked goods to gift on Purim. Want to make yours look a little different? Here are some new shapes and versions you may want to try. Let’s start with the classic shape. A jelly roll, twisted in half (plus pick up this genius hack!). Next is everyone’s BCP...

I've been thinking: when is it a good to get your hands covered in sticky sweet caramel and indulge in a scrumptious pecan babka cake? A rainy day, perhaps? A cold one? After a breakup? After a row? Definitely this cake can be classified as comfort food and, if you allow yourself to eat without

This blueberry babka is a braided loaf filled with blueberry lemon preserves!

Recipe reproduced with permission from Modern Jewish Baker by Shannon Sarna, published by Countryman Press.

Soft challah filled and baked with brownie batter!

This honey pistachio babka is sweet, buttery and nutty thanks to the filling. The butter and honey literally melt together during baking,…