Chocolate Babka

INGREDIENTS

to 5 cups (486 grams to 614 grams) all-purpose or bread flour

package or 2 1/4 teaspoons instant yeast

1 cup

hot water

1 tbsp

kosher salt

1/4 cup

honey or sugar

1/2 cup

safflower, canola, grapeseed or other neutral oil

eggs

Zest of 1 orange

2 tsp

vanilla extract

For the filling:

1/2 cup

(1 stick/120 grams) unsalted butter

3/4 cup

dark chocolate chips or chopped dark chocolate

1/2 cup

powdered sugar

1/3 cup

cocoa powder

For the syrup:

1/3

fresh-squeezed orange juice (or the juice of 1 orange plus enough water to make 1/3 cup)

6 tbsp

sugar