Babka from Dnipropetrovsk

Ingredients

• 300 g of flour
• 200 g of sugar
• 100 g of butter
• 4 eggs
• 50 g of baking powder
• 1 teaspoon of salt
• 100 g of crushed almonds
• 100 g of dark chocolate
• 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
• 100 ml of milk
• 300 g of fruit compote
• 1 egg for brushing

Method

1. In a large bowl, mix the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
2. In another bowl, beat the eggs with the butter, vanilla extract, and milk.
3. Add the egg mixture to the flour mixture and stir until a homogeneous dough is formed.
4. Add the crushed almonds and fruit compote, mixing well.
5. Knead the dough on a floured surface into a rectangle.
6. Make vertical cuts and pour the fruit compote over, then close the babka.
7. Make horizontal cuts and flatten the babka by hand.
8. Let the dough rise for 1 hour, then bake at 180°C for 30-40 minutes.
9. Let it cool, then decorate with melted chocolate.
10. Serve warm or cold.