Better Chocolate Babka

2 loaf-sized chocolate babkas

prepPreheat oven to 375°F / 190°C
4 1/4 cups / 530 g all-purpose flour, plus extra for dusting	Mix dough dry ingredients	Refrigerate dough overnight	Roll dough, spread filling, twist & shape	Rise 1 to 1.5 hours at room temperature	Bake 375°F / 190°C, 25-30 min, brush with syrup & cool
1/2 cup / 100 g granulated sugar
2 teaspoons instant yeast
Grated zest of 1 small lemon or half an orange
3 large eggs	Add eggs & water, mix together
1/2 cup / 120 ml cold water, plus 1 to 2 tablespoons extra if needed
3/4 teaspoon fine sea or table salt	Add salt & butter, mix 10 min
2/3 cup / 150 g unsalted butter at room temperature, plus extra for greasing
4 1/2 oz / 130 g dark chocolate
1/2 cup / 120 g unsalted butter, cold	Melt butter & chocolate together
Scant 1/2 cup / 50 g powdered sugar	Stir in sugar, cocoa & cinnamon
1/3 cup / 30 g cocoa powder
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon, optional
1/3 cup / 80 ml water	Simmer water & sugar 1 min
6 tablespoons / 75 g granulated sugar

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