Nutella and Halva Babka Buns (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Dough
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3 3/4 - 4 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
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1/3 cup sugar
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1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
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1 tablespoon active dry yeast
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6 tablespoons butter, room temperature
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3/4 cup milk, warmed to 110-115°F
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1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
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2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
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2 large eggs, room temperature
→ Filling
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1 (13-oz) jar Nutella
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6 ounces pistachio halva, crumbled
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1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
→ Optional Glaze
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1/2 cup sugar
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1/2 cup water
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2 tablespoons butter
# Instructions:
01 -
Whisk 1.5 cups flour, sugar, salt, and yeast. Cut in butter until crumbly.
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Add warm milk, vanilla, zest, and eggs. Beat well, then add remaining flour until firm dough forms.
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Knead dough 5-7 minutes. Place in greased bowl, cover, let rise 1 hour until doubled.
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Divide dough into 8 pieces. Roll each into 10x5-inch rectangle. Spread with Nutella, halva, and chocolate chips.
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Roll up, slice lengthwise, twist halves together, form into knots. Place on parchment-lined sheet.
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Let rise 30 minutes. Bake at 375°F for 15-20 minutes until golden. Brush with optional glaze while hot.
# Notes:
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Dough can be made ahead and refrigerated overnight
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Warm milk to exact temperature for proper yeast activation
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Let ingredients come to room temperature