Double Chocolate Sourdough Babka

I remember the first time I made this Double Chocolate Sourdough Babka for a family brunch—everyone loved it!

This sourdough bread has a soft, buttery dough, a rich chocolate filling, and that slightly tangy sourdough kick that makes each bite extra delicious.

Dough Ingredients – all-purpose flour – active sourdough starter – milk – granulated sugar

ingredients

In the bowl of a stand mixer, combine all the dough ingredients except the butter. Mix on low speed until there is no dry flour left. Gradually add the butter, one tablespoon at a time.

After all the butter is added, increase the mixer speed slightly. Mix for about 20 minutes, or until the dough is smooth, stretchy, and passes the windowpane test.

Scrape down the bowl, cover it with plastic wrap or a damp towel, and let it rest for 30 minutes. Then, do 2–3 sets of stretch and folds, with 30 minutes between each set.

Let the dough rise until it increases by about 50% in size (not doubled). This usually takes 6–8 hours at 72°F (22°C). Cover it tightly and refrigerate overnight.

The next day, melt the butter and chocolate chips together over low heat. Once melted, remove from heat and stir in the cocoa powder and sugar.

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