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Sourdough Double Chocolate Babka Rolls

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Sourdough Double Chocolate Babka Rolls are a decadent vegan treat that combines tangy sourdough with rich double chocolate. With a fluffy texture and a deliciously creamy chocolate filling, these rolls are an indulgent dessert or snack, perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

Stiff Levain (40% Hydration): 35g sourdough starter (40% hydration), 60g bread flour, 24g water

Dough: 104g bread flour, 78g spelt flour, 18g Dutch-processed cocoa powder, 25g sugar, 130-140g plant milk, 5g salt, 100g stiff levain, 25g vegan butter

Filling: 30g vegan dark chocolate chips (72%), 30g vegan unsalted butter, 30g almond butter (or any nut/seed butter), 1 tsp vanilla extract, 2 Tbsp sugar, Pinch of sea salt

Egg Wash: 2 Tbsp sugar, 3 Tbsp water

Yudane: 60g boiling water, 60g bread flour

Instructions

  1. Build the Levain: Mix 35g of sourdough starter with 60g bread flour and 24g water. Leave to rise until tripled (about 4 hours at 28°C).
  2. Prepare the Yudane: Combine 60g boiling water with 60g bread flour and allow it to cool before use.
  3. Make the Dough: Add the levain, all dough ingredients (except butter) to a stand mixer. Mix for 5-6 minutes, then add butter and mix for 10-12 more minutes until smooth. Let rise for 3 hours, or until doubled in size.
  4. Prepare the Filling: Melt dark chocolate and butter over simmering water. Stir in sugar, almond butter, vanilla extract, and sea salt. Cool before spreading on dough.
  5. Shape the Dough: Degas dough, roll to a 16×12-inch rectangle. Spread chocolate filling, roll from the long side, cut into 8 rolls with dental floss.
  6. Second Rise: Place rolls on a tray, cover, and rise for 3 hours until doubled in size.
  7. Egg Wash: Mix 2 tbsp sugar with 3 tbsp water, brush over rolls.
  8. Bake: Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.

Notes

Chocolate Filling: You can substitute dark chocolate chips with vegan chocolate or cocoa nibs for different texture and flavor.

Gluten-Free Version: Use a gluten-free flour blend in place of bread and spelt flours. The texture may vary.

Nut-Free: Replace almond butter with sunflower seed butter or pumpkin seed butter for nut-free option.

Toppings: Add powdered sugar or drizzle with extra melted chocolate for extra indulgence.

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