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Decadent Chocolate Hazelnut Babka Rolls Easy Nutella Swirl Recipe

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These babka rolls feature a buttery, flaky dough swirled generously with Nutella and toasted hazelnuts, creating a soft, pillowy treat perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

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  • 3 cups (360g) all-purpose flour, sifted
  • 1/4 cup (50g) granulated sugar
  • 2 1/4 tsp instant yeast (one packet)
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 3/4 cup (180ml) whole milk, warmed slightly
  • 1/4 cup (56g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 3/4 cup (225g) Nutella
  • 1/3 cup (40g) chopped toasted hazelnuts
  • 1/2 cup (60g) powdered sugar
  • 1–2 tbsp (15-30ml) milk
  • 1/4 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Warm the milk to about 110°F (43°C). Stir in the sugar and instant yeast, then let sit for 5 minutes until foamy.
  2. In a large bowl or stand mixer, combine flour and salt. Add yeast mixture, softened butter, and eggs. Mix on low speed with dough hook for about 5 minutes until dough starts to come together.
  3. Knead dough on a floured surface or with mixer for 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic. Dough should be slightly tacky but pull away from hands. Add flour if too sticky, but do not overdo.
  4. Place dough in lightly greased bowl, cover, and let rise in warm spot for 1 to 1.5 hours until doubled in size.
  5. Toast hazelnuts in dry skillet over medium heat for about 5 minutes until fragrant and lightly browned. Let cool and chop roughly.
  6. Punch down risen dough and roll out on floured surface into 12×16 inch (30×40 cm) rectangle.
  7. Spread Nutella evenly over dough, leaving 1-inch border on one long edge. Sprinkle chopped hazelnuts over Nutella.
  8. Roll dough tightly from long edge with Nutella into a log. Cut log in half lengthwise to expose layers. Twist two strands around each other with cut sides facing up.
  9. Place twisted log on parchment-lined baking sheet or greased loaf pan. Cover loosely and let rise for 45-60 minutes until puffy.
  10. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake rolls for 30-35 minutes until golden brown and cooked through. Toothpick inserted should come out clean or with few moist crumbs.
  11. While rolls bake, whisk powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth and pourable.
  12. Brush glaze generously over hot rolls. Let cool at least 20 minutes before slicing.

Notes

Use fresh instant yeast for best results. Warm Nutella slightly if too stiff to spread. Chill dough briefly if too sticky during shaping. Do not skip the glaze for a shiny, moist finish. Let rolls rest a few hours after baking for deeper flavor. Can be made vegan or gluten-free with substitutions.

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