(This is the key—Oneg uses tons of filling.) • 1 cup (200 g) sugar • ⅔ cup (70 g) unsweetened cocoa powder • 1 cup (180 g) mini chocolate chips • ½ cup (115 g) butter, melted • ½ tsp cinnamon (optional but Brooklyn delis often use a little)
Syrup (for gloss + gooeyness) • ½ cup sugar • ½ cup water
DIRECTIONS
1. Make the Dough 1.In a stand mixer bowl, combine: flour, sugar, yeast, and salt. 2.Add eggs + yolk and warm milk. Mix on low until dough starts forming. 3.Add softened butter 1 tablespoon at a time until fully absorbed. 4.Increase speed to medium and knead 8–10 minutes until smooth and stretchy. 5.Cover and refrigerate at least 4 hours or overnight (Oneg-style dough benefits from long rest).
2. Make the Filling
Mix sugar + cocoa powder. Add melted butter to make a thick paste. Stir in mini chocolate chips. The filling should be spreadable but thick.
3. Roll & Fill (The Oneg Method = Overfill!) 1.Roll dough into a large thin rectangle—about 12×18 inches. 2.Spread ALL the filling evenly. 3.Roll tightly from the long side into a log. 4.Freeze the log for 10 minutes (makes clean cutting easier). 5.Slice the log lengthwise into two long halves, exposing the chocolate swirls. 6.Twist the two halves together very loosely so filling stays visible and gooey.
You should have a messy, heavily filled twist.
4. Pan & Proof •Butter a loaf pan and line with parchment. •Place the twisted loaf inside, tucking ends under. •Let rise at room temp 60–90 minutes, until puffy but not doubled.
5. Bake
Bake at 350°F (177°C) for 40–48 minutes.
Tip: Oneg’s babka is famously slightly underdone in the center. Pull it when the top is deep brown but the middle still jiggles softly.
6. Soak With Syrup
While babka is still hot, brush generously with the simple syrup. Use it all. This gives the glossy, sticky, gooey finish.
Tips for Making it Very Oneg-Like •Don’t skimp on filling—Oneg’s is almost 50% filling by weight. •Underbake by 3–5 minutes for their gooey interior. •Always use mini chips—they melt and layer better. •Store overnight wrapped in foil; it gets even denser and more authentic.
outcastspice
It looks great!! Happy Hanukkah 🙂
coffeejn
Well looks like you succeeded on the first try.
Fuzzy_Welcome8348
Looks divine!!
pomegranate-pine
I need to make
maverick8550
While you’re starting on the next round, go ahead and send me that one. I’ll take care of it!
Codytodie
The nsfw tag is very fitting cuz damn 🥵🥵🥵
LundrityVelen
Looks great
f0xb3ar
The marbling looks amazing!
EDIT: spelling
Advanced_Ad_3302
Cinnamon takes a backseat to no babka
BuckDubbs
Good call on the NSFW tag. I want it inside me
poeticwanderlust
good on you for the nsfw tag attached to that because hot damn🥵!! amazing job!!
farina43537
Why is this marked NSFW?
Exoticcheese_
I love the nsfw tag, because it’s indeed sooo beautiful and tempting!!!!
isaharr7
I can’t wait to try this recipe
danielfrom---
Happy Hanukah!
ddiizzyyizzyyy
Ughhh now i need to go make one. These look amazing?
Unhappy_Rub_9982
I made French toast with Babka bread one time! 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
23 Comments
It’s a challenging recipe. You did a great job!
Brooklyn Style Babka (based on Oneg Bakery)
INGREDIENTS
Dough
• 4 cups (480 g) all-purpose flour
• ¼ cup (50 g) sugar
• 2 ¼ tsp (1 packet) instant yeast
• ¾ tsp salt
• 2 large eggs + 1 egg yolk
• ¾ cup (180 ml) whole milk, warmed
• 10 tbsp (140 g) unsalted butter, very soft
Chocolate Filling
(This is the key—Oneg uses tons of filling.)
• 1 cup (200 g) sugar
• ⅔ cup (70 g) unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 cup (180 g) mini chocolate chips
• ½ cup (115 g) butter, melted
• ½ tsp cinnamon (optional but Brooklyn delis often use a little)
Syrup (for gloss + gooeyness)
• ½ cup sugar
• ½ cup water
DIRECTIONS
1. Make the Dough
1.In a stand mixer bowl, combine: flour, sugar, yeast, and salt.
2.Add eggs + yolk and warm milk. Mix on low until dough starts forming.
3.Add softened butter 1 tablespoon at a time until fully absorbed.
4.Increase speed to medium and knead 8–10 minutes until smooth and stretchy.
5.Cover and refrigerate at least 4 hours or overnight (Oneg-style dough benefits from long rest).
2. Make the Filling
Mix sugar + cocoa powder. Add melted butter to make a thick paste.
Stir in mini chocolate chips.
The filling should be spreadable but thick.
3. Roll & Fill (The Oneg Method = Overfill!)
1.Roll dough into a large thin rectangle—about 12×18 inches.
2.Spread ALL the filling evenly.
3.Roll tightly from the long side into a log.
4.Freeze the log for 10 minutes (makes clean cutting easier).
5.Slice the log lengthwise into two long halves, exposing the chocolate swirls.
6.Twist the two halves together very loosely so filling stays visible and gooey.
You should have a messy, heavily filled twist.
4. Pan & Proof
•Butter a loaf pan and line with parchment.
•Place the twisted loaf inside, tucking ends under.
•Let rise at room temp 60–90 minutes, until puffy but not doubled.
5. Bake
Bake at 350°F (177°C) for 40–48 minutes.
Tip: Oneg’s babka is famously slightly underdone in the center.
Pull it when the top is deep brown but the middle still jiggles softly.
6. Soak With Syrup
While babka is still hot, brush generously with the simple syrup.
Use it all.
This gives the glossy, sticky, gooey finish.
Tips for Making it Very Oneg-Like
•Don’t skimp on filling—Oneg’s is almost 50% filling by weight.
•Underbake by 3–5 minutes for their gooey interior.
•Always use mini chips—they melt and layer better.
•Store overnight wrapped in foil; it gets even denser and more authentic.
It looks great!! Happy Hanukkah 🙂
Well looks like you succeeded on the first try.
Looks divine!!
I need to make
While you’re starting on the next round, go ahead and send me that one. I’ll take care of it!
The nsfw tag is very fitting cuz damn 🥵🥵🥵
Looks great
The marbling looks amazing!
EDIT: spelling
Cinnamon takes a backseat to no babka
Good call on the NSFW tag. I want it inside me
good on you for the nsfw tag attached to that because hot damn🥵!! amazing job!!
Why is this marked NSFW?
I love the nsfw tag, because it’s indeed sooo beautiful and tempting!!!!
I can’t wait to try this recipe
Happy Hanukah!
Ughhh now i need to go make one. These look amazing?
I made French toast with Babka bread one time! 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
Looks amazing!
What’s the addy im OMW
It’s beautiful.
Ok but do you ship? 😬