Reviewed: Nov. 6, 2009

Wow...this bread tastes amazing! I really thought it wasn't going to turn out because of multiple mishaps on my part. I was also a bit concerned because the recipe calls for just dry active yeast, not fast acting, and the directions don't tell you to proof the yeast. My bread actually didn't rise that much, let alone double in size before punching it down, but I decided to follow through with the recipe anyway, and I'm glad I did!

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Bird

Living In: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA

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Reviewed: Jun. 9, 2009

This tasted pretty good, especially warm with butter. I thought the consistency was similar to the chocolate chip bagels we get at our grocery store--which wasn't exactly what I was hoping for. But the flavor was good!

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Winkatyou

Cooking Level: Intermediate

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Reviewed: May 16, 2009

Rich taste and flavor. I don't bake much and usually nothing this complicated. In fact for a first time making babka it came out pretty good - it cooked evenly throughout - it was just a bit heavy as I used whole wheat flour instead of white/all purpose!

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Reviewed: Apr. 4, 2009

Very good recipe. It was a little dry, but overall very tasty and different. It reminded me of a cinnamon bun but with chocolate added. MMM...i would make this again. Presentation is very nice for company...i might try using something other than chocolate...could be good with a berry jam filling instead! I used the bread machine to make the dough and it worked very well!

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*Lisa*

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Reviewed: Dec. 22, 2008

My uncle used to make Babka all the time when I was young. I wanted to make it just like him - but this was a bit different. Still, it was GREAT! I made it exactly like the recipe and the only thing I recommend is putting the filling all over the dough. I left about 1/2 an inch on both the right and left and when I connected the ends, it left that area without chocolate.

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Hedder

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Hollywood, Florida, USA

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Reviewed: Nov. 16, 2008

This bread is delicious! Makes a lovely change from the usual cinnamon buns. It makes two good-sized loaves, so make sure you're feeding a crowd, or do what I did and use the second loaf a day or two later to make a wonderfully fragrant chocolate bread pudding!

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