Now, I know that the first thing that should come to mind is "Banana Bread," but I wanted to do something different. I heard that bananas can be a replacement for eggs in baking recipes, so I thought it could be a good opportunity to give it a shot.
Step 1
In a stand mixer’s bowl add bananas, sour cream, sugar, yeast, butter, flour, and salt. Set on the lowest speed and knead for 10 min.
2 bananas
7 ¾ oz sour cream
7 ⅞ tbsp sugar
⅓ oz dry yeast
3 ½ oz butter, soften
3 ⅝ cup all purpose flour
⅚ tsp salt
Step 2
Remove the dough from the mixer's bowl and round into a ball. Cover the bowl and let the dough rest until doubled in size.
Step 3
In the meantime prepare the filling- in a food processor combine banana, butter, sugar, cocoa powder and cinnamon powder. Blend until smooth.
1 banana
2 ⅛ oz butter, soften
7 ⅞ tbsp sugar
5 ⅝ tbsp cocoa powder
⅙ oz cinnamon powder
Step 4
Once the dough has doubled in size, remove from the bowl to a well floured working surface. Using a rolling pin, roll out the dough into 1/3 inch thickness rectangular shape.
Step 5
Using a spatula, spread the filling on half of the dough. Add chocolate chips on top of the spread and fold the dough in half.
6 ⅔ tbsp chocolate chips
Step 6
Flour the working surface more if needed and roll out the dough again to the same size you opened it before.
Step 7
Using a pizza cutter, cut the dough into 12 equal rectangles. Cut each rectangle into 3 strips, keeping the top of them attached.
Step 8
Braid the strips into a mini challah shape, then roll on itself to a knot.
Step 9
Place each knot in a well buttered muffin molds. Let them proof for 1 hour.
Step 10
In the meantime make the syrup- in a small pot combine water and sugar and cook until the sugar has fully dissolved in the water. Set aside to cool.
3 ½ oz water
7 ⅞ tbsp sugar
Step 11
Preheat your oven to 375F or 190C.
Step 12
Brush the babka knot and bake for 12-15 min or until golden brown.
Milk/heavy cream (for brushing)
Step 13
Once they come out of the oven, immediately brush with simple syrup. Enjoy while still warm!
Step 14
YASSS!
