Hello everybody, I hope you’re having an amazing day today. Today, we’re going to make a distinctive dish, babka / choco babka twist. It is one of my favorites food recipes. For mine, I am going to make it a bit unique. This will be really delicious.
Babka / Choco Babka Twist is one of the most favored of recent trending meals in the world. It is easy, it is fast, it tastes yummy. It is enjoyed by millions daily. Babka / Choco Babka Twist is something which I’ve loved my whole life. They are fine and they look wonderful.
To get started with this particular recipe, we have to first prepare a few ingredients. You can cook babka / choco babka twist using 5 ingredients and 15 steps. Here is how you can achieve it.
The ingredients needed to make Babka / Choco Babka Twist:
- Make ready 1 big ball of Risen dough (see recipe)
- Make ready 2 tbsp cinnamon powder
- Prepare 1/2 cup milk chocolate spread
- Prepare 1/2 cup Nutella OR hazelnut spread
- Prepare 1 egg (beaten)
Steps to make Babka / Choco Babka Twist:
- Mix all dry ingredients with melted butter, then slowly adding warm milk little at a time to get a soft dough (softer the better). Knead it well, tab a touch of oil all over dough, cover & place it somewhere warm. Leave it for minimum 30 minutes to rise into double in size.
- Once rise punch it down, quick knead. (For detailed step by step method of risen dough please check my another recipe link is mentioned in description)
- On a lightly flour surface, roll it out to form a rectangular or round shaped,
- Spread Nutella & milk chocolate spread evenly
1. Sprinkle cinnamon powder on top (leaving a 1/2 inch border of dough).
1. Roll up a dough tightly to make a log,
1. With help of sharp knife cut the log in half length wise.
1. Start braiding the two pieces (try to keep the open layered exposed).
1. Transfer to a parchment lined baking tray - Cover with kitchen towel & rest for 20 minutes. Meanwhile Preheat oven at 180 degree.
1. Beat an egg.
1. Brush the braid with beaten egg.
1. Bake for 20-30 minutes until golden brown.
- Enjoy with tea or coffee
1. Enjoy (You can dust some icing sugar before serving)
1. Sprinkle cinnamon powder on top (leaving a 1/2 inch border of dough).
Foods That Make Your Mood Better
Mostly, people have been trained to believe that “comfort” foods are bad for the body and need to be avoided. Often, if your comfort food is a high sugar food or another junk food, this is true. Otherwise, comfort foods can be extremely nourishing and good for you. There are a number of foods that basically can improve your moods when you consume them. When you are feeling a little down and are in need of an emotional pick-me-up, try a couple of these.
Eggs, believe it or not, can be actually wonderful at fighting back depression. Just see to it that you do not throw away the yolk. The egg yolk is the most essential part of the egg iwhen it comes to helping you cheer up. Eggs, the yolks particularly, are loaded with B vitamins. B vitamins can actually help you raise your mood. This is because they increase the function of your brain’s neural transmitters (the parts of the brain that dictate how you feel). Try to eat an egg and feel a lot better!
Build a trail mix out of seeds and/or nuts. Peanuts, cashews, sunflower seeds, almonds, pumpkin seeds, and so on are all great for helping to boost your mood. This is because seeds and nuts have lots of magnesium which boosts your brain’s serotonin levels. Serotonin is called the “feel good” chemical substance and it tells your brain how you should be feeling day in and day out. The higher your levels of serotonin, the more pleasant you are going to feel. Nuts, in addition to bettering your mood, can be a super protein source.
Cold water fish are good if you would like to feel better. Cold water fish such as tuna, trout and wild salmon are chock full of DHA and omega-3 fatty acids. Omega-3 fatty acids and DHA are two things that improve the quality and the function of your brain’s grey matter. It’s the truth: eating tuna fish sandwiches can really help you battle your depression.
Grains can be excellent for fighting a terrible mood. Teff, barley, millet, quinoa, etc are all good for helping you feel happier. These grains fill you up better and that can help elevate your moods too. Feeling starved can be a real downer! The reason these grains are so good for your mood is that they are not hard to digest. These foods are easier to digest than others which helps kick start a rise in your glucose levels which in turn takes your mood to a happier place.
Green tea is excellent for moods. You were sure green tea had to be in this article somewhere, right? Green tea is rich in a particular amino acid called L-theanine. Research has proven that this amino acid induces the production of brain waves. This helps better your mental sharpness while calming the rest of your body. You already knew that green tea helps you feel healthier. Now you know that applies to your mood as well!
Now you realize that junk food isn’t necessarily what you need to eat when you want to help your moods get better. Try a few of these hints instead.
