Description
A delicious recipe for Chocolate Pistachio Babka Buns, making a sweet and indulgent treat.
Ingredients
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- 2¼ teaspoons instant yeast
- ¼ cup warm milk (about 110°F)
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup dark chocolate, finely chopped
- ½ cup roasted salted pistachios, roughly chopped
- ⅓ cup unsalted butter, melted
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ⅓ cup water
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar
Instructions
- In a small bowl, stir the instant yeast into the warm milk and let it sit for 5 minutes until slightly foamy.
- In a large mixing bowl or stand mixer, combine flour, sugar, and salt. Add the eggs, vanilla extract, and yeast mixture. Mix until a shaggy dough forms, then knead on medium speed for 5–7 minutes. Add the softened butter gradually and continue kneading until the dough is smooth and elastic.
- Transfer the dough to a lightly oiled bowl, cover it with a damp towel or plastic wrap, and let it rise in a warm place for 1½–2 hours, or until doubled in size.
- While the dough is rising, melt the butter and stir in the chopped chocolate and sugar until combined. Roughly chop the roasted salted pistachios.
- Once risen, punch down the dough and divide it into two portions for easier handling. Roll each into a rectangle about ¼ inch thick. Spread half the chocolate mixture evenly across the dough, sprinkle generously with chopped pistachios, then roll tightly into a log.
- Slice each log in half lengthwise to reveal the layers. Twist the two halves together, keeping the cut sides facing up to show off the filling. Coil into a bun shape and place in a greased muffin tin or baking tray. Repeat with the second portion of dough.
- Cover the shaped buns and let them rise for another 45 minutes.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake the buns for 20–25 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through.
- While the buns are baking, bring the water and sugar to a boil in a small saucepan. Let it simmer until slightly thickened, then remove from heat.
- As soon as the buns come out of the oven, brush them generously with the warm syrup and let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- You can refrigerate the dough overnight for a slower rise and deeper flavor.
- The filling can be adjusted according to personal preference, using nuts or different types of chocolate.
- Store the buns in an airtight container to maintain freshness.
- Prep Time: 40 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Eastern European
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bun
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg